Civil Supervisor

Zenith Energy; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Large project exposure

Competitive remuneration

2:1 FIFO roster

Collaborative team environment

Complex civil & renewables exposure

Job summary

Zenith Energy seeks an experienced Civil Supervisor to lead the civil works on a major renewable energy project in Western Australia. FIFO 2:1 roster from Perth, with accountability for safety, quality and schedule in remote mine-site conditions.

You will supervise earthworks, concrete, foundations and drainage, interpret drawings and manage teams, while upholding Zenith's safety culture and HSE standards. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ and diverse applicants welcome.

Qualifications

• Trade or tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive experience supervising civil construction on remote mine sites.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, Australian Standards and HSE systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Construction White Card.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Full Australian Working Rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of civil works across the project, ensuring safety, schedule and quality.
• Supervise earthworks, concrete works, foundations, underground services, drainage and roads.
• Coordinate labour, equipment and materials to meet milestones.
• Promote a strong safety culture via pre-start meetings and inspections.
• Monitor quality against drawings, specs and ITPs.
• Liaise with Project Engineers, Construction Managers and client reps.
• Identify risks, implement practical solutions and maintain site records.
• Mentor site personnel and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Construction Mgmt

Civil Eng

HSE systems

Engineering drawings

Planning & problem-solving

White Card

Driver's Licence

HSE training

Australian Working Rights

Education

Trade or tertiary qualification in Construction Management/Civil Eng

Job description

Introduction

Join Zenith Energy and help deliver one of Australia's largest hybrid renewable energy projects.

Zenith is delivering a major new 532MW hybrid power system supporting Northern Star Resources' Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) operations near Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. The project combines 256MW of wind generation, 138MW of solar generation and a 138MW/300MWh battery energy storage system, providing reliable, lower-emission power to one of Australia's largest gold mining operations.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary project team, you'll contribute to the delivery of critical energy infrastructure while helping shape the future of remote power generation. This is an opportunity to work on a technically complex, large-scale project alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

Description

Civil Supervisor - KCGM Project - FIFO - 2:1 Roster / 12 Month Fixed Term Contract / Point of Hire: Perth

We're looking for an experienced Civil Supervisor to join our construction team and lead the safe and efficient delivery of critical civil infrastructure. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a major renewable energy project while working alongside a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.

About The Role

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of civil works across the project, ensuring activities are completed safely, on schedule and to the highest quality standards.

• Supervising civil construction activities including earthworks, concrete works, structural foundations, underground services, drainage and roads.
• Leading site crews and coordinating labour, equipment and materials to achieve construction milestones.
• Promoting a strong safety culture through pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, inspections and compliance with Zenith's HSE systems.
• Monitoring quality to ensure works meet engineering drawings, specifications and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Coordinating with Project Engineers, Construction Managers, client representatives and other discipline supervisors.
• Identifying construction issues, managing site risks and implementing practical solutions.
• Maintaining accurate site documentation, daily reports and progress updates.
• Mentoring and developing site personnel while driving accountability and continuous improvement.

About You

• Trade qualification or tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience leading and supervising civil construction projects in remote Australian operational mine sites.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, Australian Standards and HSE systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Construction White Card.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Relevant HSE training (First Aid, Working at Heights, Confined Space or similar)
• Full Australian Working Rights

Highly Regarded

Candidates with experience delivering multiple construction projects valued at $100 million or more will be highly regarded.

Why Zenith Energy?

At Zenith, you'll join a business leading Australia's energy transition while delivering reliable power solutions to remote mining operations.

We offer

• Opportunity to work on one of Australia's largest renewable energy infrastructure projects.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• 2:1 FIFO roster
• A collaborative and safety-focused team environment.
• Exposure to complex, large-scale civil and renewable energy construction.

Ready to Build the Future?

If you're an experienced Civil Supervisor looking to play a key role on a nationally significant renewable energy project, we'd love to hear from you.

Zenith Energy is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Learn more about Zenith Energy and our commitment to sustainability and inclusion at www.zenithenergy.com.au.