Lead Civil Crew Supervisor: Subdivisions & Drainage

Fetch Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates + super

Job summary

Fetch Recruitment is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to supervise a civil crew across subdivision and drainage projects in South East Queensland. The role involves coordinating daily site activities, reading plans and ensuring safety and quality on multiple sites such as Walloon, Ipswich, Redbank Plains and more.

You will work hands-on, liaising with operators and labourers, maintaining schedules and supporting project managers.

Qualifications

• Lead and supervise a civil crew on subdivision and drainage projects.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and levels.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills.
• White Card and valid driver’s licence are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a civil crew across subdivision and drainage projects.
• Coordinate daily site activities to ensure work is completed on schedule.
• Oversee drainage installation including stormwater, sewer and underground services.
• Read and interpret plans, drawings and levels.
• Work with excavator operators, pipelayers and labourers to keep projects on track.
• Ensure work meets specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate machinery, materials and labour on site.
• Conduct pre-starts, toolbox talks and maintain safety culture.
• Liaise with supervisors and project managers on progress and site needs.

Skills

Site supervision

Team coordination

Read civil drawings

Safety culture

Communication

Education

White Card

Job description

Fetch Recruitment is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to supervise a civil crew across subdivision and drainage projects in South East Queensland. The role involves coordinating daily site activities, reading plans and ensuring safety and quality on multiple sites such as Walloon, Ipswich, Redbank Plains and more.

You will work hands-on, liaising with operators and labourers, maintaining schedules and supporting project managers.