Civil Supervisor - 2 Year Project

The Civil People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Landmark project

Professional team

Compensation & bonus

Fixed term

Job summary

The Civil People is seeking a skilled Civil Supervisor to lead earthworks, drainage, and utilities on a major community development and recycling facility project in Sydney. You will oversee safety, manage on-site staff and subcontractors, and ensure work meets timelines, scope, budget, and quality standards.

Based on site in Kurnell, you will report to the Delivery Manager and apply hands-on leadership, QA, and effective resource allocation to deliver high-quality outcomes for the community and

Qualifications

• 10+ years supervising civil construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, safety, and daily site operations.
• Sound QA systems understanding and environmental controls.
• Strong leadership and hands-on teamwork.
• Proficient in site documentation and MS Office.
• Current White Card and Class C Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervising daily civil works including earthworks, drainage, and structural activities
• Monitoring safety, environment, and compliance; taking prompt corrective action as needed
• Coordinating subcontractors and crews to deliver quality work on schedule
• Conducting site inspections to identify and resolve quality or design issues
• Managing materials to ensure timely delivery, efficient use, and minimal waste
• Maintaining accurate records of progress, safety checks, and site incidents daily
• Overseeing phased site activities to ensure smooth transitions and milestones achieved
• Providing feedback to engineers on site issues with practical solutions
• Communicating with teams, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve site challenges

Skills

Earthworks supervision

Drainage management

Utilities coordination

Subcontractor management

Safety compliance

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Landmark Project: Make your mark on a major high value community development and a state-of-the-art recycling facility
• Professional Team: Highly skilled project team with years of delivery experience
• Competitive Compensation & Annual Bonus: Comprehensive salary and benefits package where loyalty and innovation are rewarded
• Fixed Term: Permanent Employment until early-2028 upon project completion.

The Perks

• Landmark Project: Make your mark on a major high value community development and a state-of-the-art recycling facility
• Professional Team: Highly skilled project team with years of delivery experience
• Competitive Compensation & Annual Bonus: Comprehensive salary and benefits package where loyalty and innovation are rewarded
• Fixed Term: Permanent Employment until early-2028 upon project completion.

The Business

Operating for over 70 years, this privately-owned Australian service provider is a key player in Sydney’s Infrastructure and Construction Sector. With a solid reputation as an employer of choice, they focus on growth, trust, and environmental responsibility. With a loyal dedicated workforce, enjoy stability, diversity, and unmatched rewards as you contribute to major projects.

The Gig

Ready to step in as a trusted Civil Supervisor on high-impact projects?
An exciting opportunity has become available for a focused, adaptable, hands-on, and solution-oriented Civil Supervisor to join a major project. With strong backing from local and state governments, you’ll play a key role in delivering a major earthworks package for a community land development and a state-of-the-art recycling facility.

Based on site in Kurnell and reporting to the Delivery Manager, you will ply your trade to oversee site safety, manage on-site staff and subcontractors, control workflow, and effectively allocate resources to ensure the project meets its timelines, scope, budget, and quality standards. The project will have a variety of work packages including earthworks, utilities, drainage and large structures.

This project is a key step towardmodern waste solutions and a circular economy, where your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the industry and community.

You’ll be trusted with:

• Supervising daily civil works including earthworks, drainage, and structural activities
• Monitoring safety, environment, and compliance; taking prompt corrective action as needed
• Coordinating subcontractors and crews to deliver quality work on schedule
• Conducting site inspections to identify and resolve quality or design issues
• Managing materials to ensure timely delivery, efficient use, and minimal waste
• Maintaining accurate records of progress, safety checks, and site incidents daily
• Overseeing phased site activities to ensure smooth transitions and milestones achieved
• Providing feedback to engineers on site issues with practical solutions
• Communicating with teams, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve site challenges

What’s in your toolbox?

• 10+ years’ experience supervising civil construction projects (earthworks, drainage, utilities)
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, safety, and daily site operations
• Sound understanding of QA systems, environmental controls, and compliance reporting
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills with a hands‑on approach
• Proficient in site documentation, reporting, and Microsoft Office tools
• Current White Card and Class C Driver’s Licence

You’re the kind of person who takes pride in getting the job done right and keeping things moving on site. You’ve got a practical way of thinking, you’re steady under pressure, and you back yourself to find a solution when challenges come up. You lead by example, keep your crew safe, and care about delivering quality work that makes a real impact in the community.

Ready to throw your hard hat in the ring?

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