Civil Supervisor - Land Development

Design & Build Recruitment; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth prospects

Leadership mentorship

Ownership of site operations

Exposure to land development

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking an experienced Civil Supervisor to oversee land development projects across Perth, coordinating site activities and subcontractors to deliver works safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

You will work closely with the operations team and senior leadership, taking responsibility for day-to-day site delivery, reading engineering drawings, and ensuring progress aligns with timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising civil construction or land development projects.
• Sound knowledge of subdivision works and civil infrastructure.
• Ability to coordinate subcontractors and manage site activities.
• Confident reading engineering drawings and construction plans.
• Strong understanding of site safety and quality requirements.
• Good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of site delivery.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily site operations across land development and subdivision projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, plant and materials.
• Oversee earthworks, drainage, underground services and roadworks.
• Monitor project progress, productivity and construction timeframes.
• Ensure works meet safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, surveyors and subcontractors.
• Maintain site records and provide regular progress updates.

Skills

Civil supervision

Subcontractor coordination

Reading drawings

Site safety compliance

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

My client is looking for an experienced Civil Supervisor to oversee land development projects across Perth, with a focus on coordinating site activities, managing subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

Working closely with the operations team and senior leadership, you’ll take responsibility for day to day site activities, coordinating subcontractors, managing resources and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervise daily site operations across land development and subdivision projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, plant and materials.
• Oversee earthworks, drainage, underground services and roadworks.
• Monitor project progress, productivity and construction timeframes.
• Ensure works meet safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, surveyors and subcontractors.
• Maintain site records and provide regular progress updates.

About You

• Experience supervising civil construction or land development projects.
• Sound knowledge of subdivision works and civil infrastructure.
• Ability to coordinate subcontractors and manage site activities.
• Confident reading engineering drawings and construction plans.
• Strong understanding of site safety and quality requirements.
• Good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of site delivery.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary starting from $140k
• Opportunity to join a growing business with strong future prospects.
• Work alongside experienced civil construction leadership.
• Greater ownership of site operations and project delivery.
• Broader exposure to land development and civil construction.
• Opportunities to build relationships with contractors, consultants and other industry professionals.
• The chance to contribute to a developing business and play a meaningful role in its ongoing growth.

If you're ready for a career change, and to take the next step, and feel as though your skills and experience matches the selection criteria.