Overhead Wiring Construction Supervisor

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Parental leave up to 18 weeks

Flexible arrangements

Career development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Our client, an established engineering, construction and operations business delivering transport, building, water and other infrastructure works across Australia, is seeking a permanently employed Supervisor to oversee overhead electrification works on a metropolitan rail programme. The role starts in January 2027 and reports to the superintendent.

You will coordinate crews, review overhead-contact-system designs, lead safety and quality controls, develop leading hands and maintain records,

Qualifications

• Rail-traction qualifications and training required.
• Experience supervising direct labour, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ability to interpret overhead-contact-system drawings and assess constructability.
• Strong safety focus and records/reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate crews and subcontractors and plan short-term construction and production activities.
• Review overhead-contact-system designs and implement constructable, approved solutions.
• Lead safety, environmental and quality risk controls and maintain site diaries and shift reports.
• Develop leading hands and support effective workforce consultation.
• Maintain technical, quality and handover records and monitor subcontract performance.

Skills

Rail overhead-wiring experience

25 kV electrification capability

Supervision experience

Safety reporting

Education

Certificate III ESI Rail Traction

MEL53

Job description

About The Employer

Our client is an established engineering, construction and operations business delivering transport, building, water and other infrastructure works across Australia. Its multidisciplinary teams support the development and operation of assets used by local communities.

About The Employer

Our client is an established engineering, construction and operations business delivering transport, building, water and other infrastructure works across Australia. Its multidisciplinary teams support the development and operation of assets used by local communities.

The Opportunity

Supervise overhead electrification works on a metropolitan rail programme. This permanent full-time position is advertised to commence in January 2027 and reports to the superintendent.

Your Work

• Coordinate crews and subcontractors and plan short-term construction and production activities.
• Review overhead-contact-system designs and implement constructable, approved solutions.
• Lead safety, environmental and quality risk controls and maintain site diaries and shift reports.
• Develop leading hands and support effective workforce consultation.
• Maintain technical, quality and handover records and monitor subcontract performance.

RequirementsSkills, Education And Requirements

• Relevant rail-traction qualifications and training, including Certificate III ESI Rail Traction and MEL53.
• Demonstrated rail overhead-wiring experience and 25 kV electrification capability.
• Previous supervision and direct-labour, supplier and subcontractor management.
• Ability to interpret overhead-contact-system drawings and review constructability.
• Strong safety focus and competence in records, progress and performance reporting.

BenefitsWhy Join?

• Competitive remuneration, salary continuance and salary-packaging options.
• Technical and leadership development and clear opportunities to build your career.
• Employee wellbeing support and an inclusive workplace.
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave, subject to eligibility.
• Flexible arrangements are considered within operational and project requirements.