Construction Supervisor - Insurance

Ethos Building; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Mobile phone and laptop

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Ethos Building & Restoration in Brisbane is seeking an experienced supervisor to lead complex insurance reinstatement projects. You will engage with stakeholders, manage make-safe through completion, and monitor progress on our internal job system to ensure quality and safety.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years supervising building projects, knowledge of Australian Building Codes, and possession of a White Card and QBCC supervisor license.

Qualifications

• Prior supervision experience in Major Loss Domestic and Commercial building work.
• Trade background, preferably carpentry.
• Knowledge of Insurance processes and Australian Building Codes.
• Construction White Card and QBCC Supervisor License.
• Current driving license; working with children and police checks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to develop and implement solutions across complex projects.
• Manage and supervise insurance reinstatement works from make safe through to completion.
• Actively update progress on internal job management system.
• Schedule forecasted work activities and ensure project completion within budgets and timelines.
• Project manage trade workflow, quality and timeframes, including site inspections.
• Manage client expectations and provide periodic updates for a positive customer experience.
• Maintain WHSE site audits, risk assessments and carry out risk mitigation procedures.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Safety awareness

Job description

Ethos Building & Restoration is a trusted and established insurance builder, recognised for our innovation, commitment to sustainability, and exceptional customer service. We specialise in Commercial, Complex, Domestic, and Strata claims, delivering high-quality insurance repairs with precision and care.

At Ethos, we offer more than just a job—we provide real career opportunities as we expand our national footprint, within a company that values its people. Our strong team culture fosters collaboration, growth, and professional development, ensuring every team member is empowered to succeed. With a leadership team that champions innovation and continuous improvement, we are shaping the future of insurance building while delivering outstanding results for our clients.

If you’re looking to be part of a company that combines expertise, sustainability, and a customer-first approach, we’d love to hear from you !

The Role

Engage with key stakeholders to develop and implement solutions across complex projects

Manage and supervise insurance reinstatement works from make safe through to completion

Actively updating progress on our internal job management system

Proactively carrying out advance scheduling, managing forecasted work activities and ensuring project completion is within set budgets and timelines

Project managing trade workflow, quality and timeframes, including routine and mandatory site inspections

Managing client expectations, providing periodic updates, with a focus on ensuring an overall positive customer experience

Maintaining all necessary WHSE site audits, risk assessments and carrying out risk mitigation procedures

Skills and Experience

Prior building supervision experience with Major Loss Domestic and Commercial building work an advantage

Experience in commercial, residential and strata construction

Excellent time management skills with attention to detail

Proven ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines

Effective communication skills and ability to multitask and problem solve

High level of customer service focus with outstanding relationship management skills

Commitment to safety with a knowledge of Health & Safety policies and procedures

Ideally you will have

Minimum of 3 years working as a supervisor with proven experience managing multiple projects

A trade, preferably carpentrybackground will be highly regarded

Strong understanding and knowledge of Insurance and Australian Building Codes.

Hold a Construction White Card and QBCC Supervisor License

Have a valid driver's licence

Have a current working with children check and police check (or willing to obtain prior to commencement)

In return, we will offer you

A competitive salary package

Company vehicle, mobile phone and laptop

A friendly and cohesive team environment

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