Piping, Civil & Earthworks Supervisor

PPS Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Qantas Club membership discount

Novated leasing

Corporate travel rates

Medibank health insurance discounts

Staff events

Job summary

PPS Water Group is seeking an experienced Supervisor to join our Western Australia team. You will supervise piping, civil and earthworks crews, coordinating materials and resources to meet project schedules and safety standards.

Reporting to the Site Superintendent or Construction Manager, you’ll manage daily construction activities on mining and resources projects, with an emphasis on safety, quality and efficiency. Immediate start is available.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising trades and labour on mining or resources projects.
• Ability to coordinate work packs, drawings, ITPs/ITRs and JHAs.
• Commitment to safety, quality and meeting project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise piping, civil and earthworks crews and monitor progress against the project schedule.
• Coordinate work packs, drawings, ITPs, ITRs, SWMS, SWIs and JHAs with Project Engineer.
• Lead daily pre-starts, toolbox talks and inspections; enforce PPE and hazard controls.
• Maintain rosters, track labour and materials against budget.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Coach team members and set clear safety and performance expectations.

Skills

Supervision

Piping

Civil works

Earthworks

HSEQ compliance

Team leadership

Resource planning

Education

Construction Induction White Card

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Provide First Aid HLTAID011

HDPE welding qualification

Job description

About Us

PPS Water Group is setting the standard in water infrastructure across Western Australia. Our PIPES values—Pride, Integrity, Passion, Efficiency and Safety—run through every project and every decision.

About Us

PPS Water Group is setting the standard in water infrastructure across Western Australia. Our PIPES values—Pride, Integrity, Passion, Efficiency and Safety—run through every project and every decision.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Supervisor to join PPS offering flexible rosters. This is a permanent opportunity, with an immediate start available.

Reporting to the Site Superintendent or Construction Manager, you will supervise trades and labour crews delivering piping, civil and earthworks scopes. You’ll coordinate daily activities, manage resources and monitor progress, ensuring works are completed safely, to specifications and in line with the project schedule and budget.

This role suits a practical supervisor with proven experience leading construction crews on mining and resources projects. Experience in the Pilbara is highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise piping, civil and earthworks crews, allocating tasks and monitoring progress against the project schedule.
• Execute works through work packs, drawings, ITPs, ITRs, SWMS, SWIs and JHAs, coordinating client witness points with the Project Engineer.
• Run daily pre-starts and toolbox meetings, complete pre-start and in-shift work area inspections, and enforce HSEQ requirements, PPE standards and hazard controls.
• Complete daily progress reports, coordinate shift handovers and maintain roster and plant registers.
• Monitor labour and material usage against budget, and resolve scheduling, supply and resource constraints.
• Assist with non-conformance investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Coach and mentor team members, manage conflict and set clear expectations for safety, quality and performance.

About you

You will bring proven experience supervising trades and labour work groups on mining or resources construction projects, with a background in piping, civil and earthworks. You’ll be confident coordinating work packs, planning resources and keeping crews working safely and productively.

Essential Requirements

• Schedule 26 – mandatory
• Construction Induction White Card.
• Current manual C class driver’s licence.
• Ability to obtain FMG site inductions.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Experience on Pilbara projects or FMG sites.
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, or equivalent supervisory qualification.
• Current Provide First Aid qualification (HLTAID011).
• Polyethylene (HDPE) butt and electrofusion welding qualifications or experience.
• Earthmoving plant tickets and/or verification of competency.

What We Offer

• Immediate start available.
• Discounted Qantas Club membership.
• Novated leasing and salary sacrificing through Paywise.
• Travel offers and special rates through Corporate Traveller.
• Corporate discounts on Medibank health insurance.
• Discounts at Harvey Norman Midland.
• Regular staff social events and activities.

FIFO with PPS

We understand the commitment that comes with working away from home. Our crews work in small teams, supporting each other onsite and taking pride in what they achieve together.

Join a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and works together to deliver quality outcomes.

Setting the standard and standing by it – that’s us!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

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