Night Shift Site Supervisor – Civil Utilities

Mcmservices; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift uplift

Job summary

McMahon Services is seeking an experienced Night Shift Supervisor – Civil Utilities to lead the night works on a major infrastructure program in South Australia. You will oversee crews, subcontractors and site interfaces, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of water, sewer and drainage works during night shifts.

Reporting to Site/Project Managers, you’ll plan activities, manage live services, maintain records and handovers, and uphold WHS standards while progressing works to schedule across

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in civil construction or utilities.
• 3–5 years’ experience supervising civil utilities or infrastructure.
• Strong experience across water, sewer, drainage and/or underground services.
• Demonstrated experience leading crews and subcontractors.
• 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 night shift civil utilities works.
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, plant and site activities.
• Manage water, sewer, drainage and underground services works.
• Plan activities against short-term programmes and milestones.
• Lead pre-starts, toolbox talks, safety inspections and risk controls.
• Maintain WHS, environmental and quality standards.
• Manage works around live services and existing infrastructure.
• Maintain detailed site diaries and shift handovers.
• Escalate delays, variations, EOTs and risks early.
• Work with day shift and project leadership to maintain continuity.
• Resolve site issues and keep works progressing safely.

Skills

Night shift supervision

Crew coordination

Safety leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Trade qualification in civil construction/utilities

Job description

McMahon Services is seeking an experienced Night Shift Supervisor – Civil Utilities to lead the night works on a major infrastructure program in South Australia. You will oversee crews, subcontractors and site interfaces, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of water, sewer and drainage works during night shifts.

Reporting to Site/Project Managers, you’ll plan activities, manage live services, maintain records and handovers, and uphold WHS standards while progressing works to schedule across