On-Site Civil Inspector for Regional Infrastructure

ERSCON Pty. Ltd.; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or allowance

Job summary

ERSCON Pty. Ltd. in Cairns invites a practical Civil Site Inspector to oversee on-site construction quality and compliance across civil infrastructure projects in FNQ, working closely with design engineers and managers.

This field role involves regular site visits (earthworks, roads, drainage), contractor audits, sign-off on milestones, daily diaries, and NCR reporting, with regional travel, a company vehicle or allowance, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Trade background and/or Diploma in Civil Engineering or substantial industry experience in civil construction supervision.
• 5+ years of experience supervising or inspecting civil construction sites, preferably with local government standards or engineering consultancies.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methodologies, standard drawings, soil behaviours, and concrete placement.

Responsibilities

• On-site inspections to monitor civil works (earthworks, roads, drainage, and utilities) against approved designs.
• Audit contractor performance, perform site testing verifications, and ensure materials and workmanship comply with Australian Standards and local council requirements.
• Hold-point and witness-point clearance: inspect and sign off on critical milestones before proceeding to subsequent phases.
• Maintain detailed daily site diaries, capture photographic evidence, and issue clear NCRs when necessary.
• Liaise between site contractors, clients, and ERSCON’s design office to resolve site queries or unforeseen ground conditions.

Skills

Trade background

Construction supervision experience

Communication

Assertiveness

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Job description

ERSCON Pty. Ltd. in Cairns invites a practical Civil Site Inspector to oversee on-site construction quality and compliance across civil infrastructure projects in FNQ, working closely with design engineers and managers.

This field role involves regular site visits (earthworks, roads, drainage), contractor audits, sign-off on milestones, daily diaries, and NCR reporting, with regional travel, a company vehicle or allowance, and strong teamwork.