Night Shift Site Supervisor - Civil Utilities

McMahon Services; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full tools of trade provided

Long-term employment

MAC Learning Academy access

Job summary

McMahon Services in Australia’s South Australia region is seeking an experienced Night Shift Supervisor – Civil Utilities to lead the night crew across water, sewer, drainage and underground works on a major infrastructure program.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will coordinate crews, monitor safety, quality and environmental standards, and ensure continuity between night and day teams while working closely with project leadership.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification with relevant civil construction or utilities experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience supervising civil utilities or infrastructure works.
• Strong experience across water, sewer, drainage and/or underground services.
• Demonstrated experience leading crews and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of civil construction methodologies, sequencing and site coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving capability.
• Commercial awareness and ability to identify risks, delays and opportunities early.
• Strong understanding of WHS requirements, particularly around live services and complex construction environments.
• Current Driver’s Licence and ability to obtain required project and site clearances.
• Availability and commitment to working night shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise civil utilities works throughout the night shift.
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, plant and site activities.
• Manage water, sewer, stormwater and associated underground services works.
• Plan and coordinate activities against short‑term programmes and project milestones.
• Lead pre‑starts, toolbox talks, safety inspections and risk controls.
• Maintain strong WHS, environmental and quality standards.
• Manage works around live services, public interfaces and existing infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate site diaries, records and detailed shift handovers.
• Identify and elevate delays, variations, EOTs and project risks early.
• Work closely with day shift and project leadership to maintain continuity of works.
• Resolve site issues and make practical decisions to keep works progressing safely.

Skills

Night shift leadership

Site coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Safety focus

Reading drawings

Contractor management

Education

Trade qualification in civil construction or utilities

Job description

McMahon Services is delivering major civil utilities works as part of one of South Australia’s most significant infrastructure projects, with a long-term delivery program ahead.

We’re seeking an experienced Night Shift Supervisor – Civil Utilities to join our Civil & Infrastructure team and take ownership of site activities throughout the night shift.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll coordinate crews and subcontractors, manage site interfaces and keep works progressing safely and efficiently across water, sewer, stormwater and associated underground services.

If you’re an experienced Civil Supervisor who is comfortable working nights, knows underground utilities and enjoys being out on site leading from the front, we’d like to hear from you.

About McMahon Services

McMahon Services is one of Australia’s largest privately owned construction, industrial and environmental services organisations, employing more than 1,300 people across Australia.

For over 35 years, we’ve delivered complex projects across civil infrastructure, construction, demolition, remediation, industrial and environmental services.

Our Civil & Infrastructure team works across major metropolitan and regional projects, providing opportunities for our people to broaden their experience, take on greater responsibility and build long‑term careers.

About The Role

Reporting to the Site Manager and Project Managers, you’ll be responsible for supervising the night shift delivery of civil utilities works, including water, sewer, drainage and associated underground services.

You’ll coordinate subcontractors, crews, plant and site activities to keep the program moving while maintaining strong safety, environmental and quality standards.

As the key site leader during your shift, you’ll need to be comfortable working autonomously, making decisions and resolving issues as they arise, while knowing when to elevate matters to the broader project leadership team.

Clear communication between shifts will also be critical. You’ll maintain detailed site records and provide thorough handovers to ensure continuity between the night and day teams.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and supervise civil utilities works throughout the night shift.


• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, plant and site activities.


• Manage water, sewer, stormwater and associated underground services works.


• Plan and coordinate activities against short‑term programmes and project milestones.


• Lead pre‑starts, toolbox talks, safety inspections and risk controls.


• Maintain strong WHS, environmental and quality standards.


• Manage works around live services, public interfaces and existing infrastructure.


• Maintain accurate site diaries, records and detailed shift handovers.


• Identify and elevate delays, variations, EOTs and project risks early.


• Work closely with day shift and project leadership to maintain continuity of works.


• Resolve site issues and make practical decisions to keep works progressing safely.

What You’ll Bring

• Trade qualification with relevant civil construction or utilities experience.


• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience supervising civil utilities or infrastructure works.


• Strong experience across water, sewer, drainage and/or underground services.


• Demonstrated experience leading crews and subcontractors.


• Strong understanding of civil construction methodologies, sequencing and site coordination.


• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and project documentation.


• Strong leadership, communication and problem‑solving capability.


• Commercial awareness and ability to identify risks, delays and opportunities early.


• Strong understanding of WHS requirements, particularly around live services and complex construction environments.


• Current Driver’s Licence and ability to obtain required project and site clearances.


• Availability and commitment to working night shift.

What Will Set You Apart

• Previous experience supervising night shift civil or utilities works.


• Experience delivering works within live, high‑risk or complex infrastructure environments.


• Strong underground services knowledge.


• Ability to confidently lead a shift and make decisions autonomously.


• Excellent communication and shift handover discipline.


• A reliable, practical and solutions‑focused approach.


• Strong ability to build relationships with crews, subcontractors and project teams.

Why Join McMahon Services?

• Play a key role on one of South Australia’s most significant infrastructure projects.


• Night shift uplift applicable to the role.


• Long‑term, stable employment with a leading national contractor.


• Take genuine ownership of your shift and work front.


• Work with experienced Civil & Infrastructure project leaders.


• Build your leadership experience across complex utilities delivery.


• Full tools of trade provided.


• Genuine opportunities to continue progressing your career.


• Access ongoing development through the MAC Learning Academy.

Ready to Take the Lead on Nights?

If you’re an experienced Civil Supervisor who knows utilities, enjoys leading from the front and is looking for a long‑term night shift opportunity on a major infrastructure project, we’d like to hear from you.

No recruitment agencies please.

At McMahon Services, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity and a deeper understanding of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.