Construction Supervisor / Construction Coordinator

Veolia Environmental Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid arrangements

Parental leave benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a seasoned construction specialist to supervise and coordinate a portfolio of civil and process engineering projects at a live site near Tarago, NSW. This on-site role sits within the Project Delivery Team, managing interfaces between operations, projects, contractors, and design requirements.

The role focuses on delivering capex projects typically valued from $1M to $20M, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence while facilitating collaboration across project

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of on-site experience in construction delivery.
• Experience in complex live industrial environments, processing facilities, or heavy utility sites is required.
• Proven experience supervising construction works to meet project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite construction activities.
• Act as the on-site interface manager between active construction and operations.
• Manage day-to-day delivery of project construction activities (earthworks, containment, drainage, process systems).
• Direct project schedules and site logistics to keep milestones on schedule within budget.

Skills

On-site construction delivery

Industrial environments

Supervising construction works

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Driver's Licence

White Card

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Location: Canberra, NSW, AU, 2600

About Veolia

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

Veolia is seeking an experienced construction specialist to provide construction supervision and coordination expertise across a portfolio of civil and process engineering projects at a critical and complex operational site near Tarago, New South Wales.

This site-based role serves as the on-site execution role for the site’s capital project portfolio, managing the interfaces between live operations, projects, contractors and project design requirements. This role is within the Project Delivery Team, which is responsible for the delivery of capital expenditure (capex) projects, typically ranging from $1M to $20M each in value.

What's on offer

Work at the nation's flagship environmental services precinct

Be part of both a great on-site team and strong national project team

Excellent opportunities for career development and progression within Veolia

What you'll be responsible for

Lead the onsite construction activities.

Act as the dedicated onsite interface manager between active construction activities and operations.

Manage the day-to-day delivery of project construction activities (e.g. earthworks, containment systems, drainage, treatment process systems).

Direct project schedules and site logistics to ensure construction activities remain on schedule and milestones are met within budget parameters.

Map, articulate, and manage construction interfaces to eliminate risk exposure to live asset performance and operational activities.

Serve as the interface for Project Managers, Technical Services, and local facility operations. Plan and schedule tie-ins, utility cut-ins, and process bypasses in close coordination with the local operations team to avoid plant downtime.

What you'll need to be successful

Minimum of 10 years of on-site experience in construction delivery.

Proven experience working within complex, live industrial environments, processing facilities, or heavy utility sites.

Proven experience supervising construction works to ensure project objectives are met.

Demonstrated exceptional communication skills and a strong collaborative team mindset.

Valid Australian Drivers Licence (essential).

Construction Industry White Card.

Requirement to be within driving distance of Tarago, NSW, with the physical capacity to perform daily field walks, inspections and site meetings.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

Generous paid parental leave and a paid volunteer day

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave

Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family

Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts

Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan

Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution-while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.