Permit to Work Manager

UGL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 weeks paid parental leave

Complimentary salary continuance

Discounted Medibank health insurance

Individual Development Plan

Wellness Program with AIA Vitality

OneRewards Discount Program

Job summary

UGL Pty Limited is leading the M6 Stage 1 transport project in Sydney, seeking a hands-on Site Supervisor to drive safety and delivery on major infrastructure works. You will oversee subcontractors, plan resources, and maintain program targets on site.

The role demands underground experience, strong leadership, and a proven track record in complex construction environments, with a focus on safety and efficiency on a large-scale city project.

Qualifications

• Trade or supervisor qualifications relevant to major infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing major infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience in underground environments.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors across project phases.
• Experience promoting a positive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily/weekly/monthly construction work including resource requirements.
• Direct and coordinate subcontractors to meet program targets.
• Ensure subcontractors have supervision and resources to plan and complete work on time.
• Organise materials, plant and equipment to ensure progress.
• Lead safety briefings and toolbox talks to promote safety culture.
• Report health and safety incidents and implement learnings with the workforce.

Skills

Construction supervision

Safety leadership

Subcontractor coordination

Project management

Education

Trade/Supervisor qualifications

Tools

SWMS development

Site safety inspections

Job description

When you join UGL, you will collaborate with some of the Australias most talented experts to help shape the nation. With opportunities to work on large-scale projects from start to finish, you will have the space to grow your skills, pursue your passion, and be supported in creating a career journey that aligns with your aspirations and lifestyle. The M6 Stage 1 is a vital transport initiative designed to transform the southern road network of Sydney. As this landmark development advances through key construction delivery phases, our delivery team is expanding. We are looking for motivated professionals who want to elevate their careers, gain exceptional major project exposure, and play a hand-on role in the successful delivery of this city-shaping infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Forward planning daily/weekly/monthly construction work including resource requirements and trade coordination
• Monitor, direct, and liaise with subcontractors to ensure and maintain program targets.
• Ensure subcontractors have adequate supervision and resources to plan and complete work on time.
• Organise and supervise the placement of materials, plant, and equipment required, ensuring unobstructed access and progress to activities
• Ensure adequate supervision and resources to plan and complete works on time
• Ensure all workers are inducted onto site before commencing work
• Advise the Superintendent of potential delays or problems in a timely manner so they can be actioned
• Conduct daily prestart and weekly toolbox meetings for the direct work team to ensure safety is discussed, promoted, and issues are resolved
• Conduct informal site safety walks to elevate employees and subcontractors focus on safety and remove, rectify, or report any hazards as required
• Report and review all Health and Safety incidents to ensure appropriate action is taken to rectify and communicate learnings with the workforce
• Ensure equipment undergoes a Plant Hazard and Risk Assessment before commencing work and ensure operators are certified and competent and complete daily plant checklists.
• Monitor and report all plant damage immediately
• Participate in the development of and ensure the implementation, monitoring, and documentation of SWMS and Procedures.

About You

• Relevant Trade/Supervisor qualifications
• Demonstrated Management experience working on major infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience working in underground environments.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors at different phases of a project.
• Experience complying with and promoting a positive safety culture.

About UGL

As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

What we offer

• Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
• Discounted Medibank health insurance.
• Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.
• Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
• Access our OneRewards Discount Program.

Please note: As part of the recruitment process, relevant screening checks will be conducted. These may include reference checks, verification of the right to work in Australia, a national criminal history check, anti-money laundering checks, and a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).

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