Mechanical & Civil Supervisor

JAG-x; Bunbury; On-site; AUD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site uplifts

Company vehicle

Job summary

JAG-x in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Civil & Mechanical Supervisor to lead mechanical fitters, pipefitters and civil crews on water infrastructure projects. You will supervise installation, ensure safety, quality and progress across site.

This permanent role starts on a DIDO basis, Monday–Friday, with FIFO/DIDO and residential project opportunities, including future regional WA work. A company vehicle is provided along with site uplifts and a strong leadership team.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising mechanical and civil construction projects, ideally within water pump stations, dams or desalination plants.
• Proven ability to lead crews and subcontractors while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Current Australian driver’s licence and flexibility for FIFO/DIDO and residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day mechanical fitters, HDPE pipefitters, polywelders and associated civil construction activities on site.
• Lead, coordinate and support site-based trades, labour and subcontractors.
• Plan daily work fronts, allocate resources and monitor project progress.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with company and site procedures.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and the wider project team to deliver project milestones.
• Ensure works are completed to the required quality standards and project specifications.
• Identify and resolve day-to-day site issues to keep works progressing efficiently.
• Mentor and support site personnel, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Be flexible to work on a variety of projects which can consist of Residential projects, and FIFO or DIDO

Skills

Crew leadership

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Driver's license (Australia)

Job description

About the company:

My client is a well-established Australian engineering and construction contractor specialising in water, wastewater and industrial infrastructure projects across Australia. With a strong pipeline of secured work and an excellent reputation for delivering complex projects safely and collaboratively, they offer genuine long-term career opportunities well beyond your first project.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Civil & Mechanical Supervisor to join the team commencing ASAP. You will have experience supervising teams of mechanical fitters, polywelders, pipefitters and civil crews across major water infrastructure projects throughout WA.

Working as part of an experienced project team, you will supervise the delivery of mechanical installation and associated civil construction works, ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

This role is DIDO initially Monday to Friday on a water pump station upgrade project in Bunbury, LAFHA will be paid daily for this role.

This is a permanent opportunity with an established contractor, offering long-term career security and the opportunity to transition onto future FIFO, DIDO or regional WA projects upon completion.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day mechanical fitters, HDPE pipefitters, polywelders and associated civil construction activities on site.
• Lead, coordinate and support site-based trades, labour and subcontractors.
• Plan daily work fronts, allocate resources and monitor project progress.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with company and site procedures.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and the wider project team to deliver project milestones.
• Ensure works are completed to the required quality standards and project specifications.
• Identify and resolve day-to-day site issues to keep works progressing efficiently.
• Mentor and support site personnel, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Be flexible to work on a variety of projects which can consist of Residential projects, and FIFO or DIDO

About you, as a minimum:

• Previous experience supervising mechanical and civil construction projects ideally within water pump stations, dams, desal plants and major Watercorp projects.
• Strong background delivering industrial, utilities, mining or infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to lead crews and subcontractors while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Current Australian driver’s licence
• Must be flexible as you will be expected to cover FIFO/DIDO projects and residential projects, uplifts & LAHFA will be paid for DIDO/FIFO projects

What’s on offer:

• $155k – $165k + Super + Site Uplifts + company vehicle
• Permanent, long-term career with an established contractor and a strong pipeline of future projects.
• Supportive leadership team with opportunities to progress across a diverse portfolio of engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to a large variety of projects from residential to FIFO/DIDO
• Work for an independent West Australian owned and operated business