Civil Site Supervisor — Lead Earthworks & River Projects

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ; Wellington; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ – Wellington NSW is seeking an experienced Civil Supervisor or Foreperson to join a Wellington-based team. The role focuses on day-to-day supervision of civil works, ensuring safe, efficient delivery and high quality outcomes for clients and the community.

Ideal candidates bring proven site supervision experience in civil environments, with exposure to earthworks, gravel extraction, rock placement or river-based works, and a hands-on, outdoors approach.

Qualifications

• Leadership and communication skills for motivating crews and maintaining site culture.
• Proven experience supervising civil construction projects with earthworks or river-based works.
• Solid understanding of health and safety requirements and environmental controls.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead site crews to deliver activities safely and efficiently per project specs.
• Promote a positive site culture and mentor team members.
• Oversee plant and machinery operations, inspections and defect reporting.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reporting, and identify hazards and incidents.

Skills

Site leadership

Team motivation

Civil supervision

Health & safety

Outdoors work

Job description

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ – Wellington NSW is seeking an experienced Civil Supervisor or Foreperson to join a Wellington-based team. The role focuses on day-to-day supervision of civil works, ensuring safe, efficient delivery and high quality outcomes for clients and the community.

Ideal candidates bring proven site supervision experience in civil environments, with exposure to earthworks, gravel extraction, rock placement or river-based works, and a hands-on, outdoors approach.