Drainage Foreman

Brunel; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

Family-owned contractor

Local subdivision work pipeline

Career progression

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a Drainage Foreman for our client in Queensland to lead drainage crews on subdivision projects. You will supervise stormwater drainage, pipe installation, and related civil works while coordinating with Project and Construction Managers.

A strong focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery is essential. The role requires a hands-on, experienced professional who can manage subcontractors and day-to-day site activities, ensuring works meet program and standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in civil construction.
• Strong background in subdivision and drainage projects.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, drawings and surveys.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and site activities.
• Hands-on approach with a strong focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead crews delivering drainage works across subdivision projects.
• Supervise stormwater drainage, pipe installation and associated civil works.
• Manage subcontractors, labour and plant.
• Work closely with Project and Construction Managers.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, to program and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety consciousness

Job description

Brunel has proudly partnered with an award-winning contractor who has been successfully delivering civil construction projects for almost 50 years. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Drainage Foreman to join the team.

Description

• Lead crews delivering drainage works across subdivision projects
• Supervise stormwater drainage, pipe installation and associated civil works
• Manage subcontractors, labour and plant
• Work closely with Project and Construction Managers
• Ensure works are delivered safely, to program and quality standards

Profile

• Minimum 5 years' experience in civil construction
• Strong background in subdivision and drainage projects
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, drawings and surveys
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and site activities
• Hands-on approach with a strong focus on safety and quality

Job Offer

• Attractive salary package based on experience
• Family-owned contractor with a strong focus on its people
• Strong pipeline of local subdivision work
• Opportunities for career progression and development

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.