Propping Installation Supervisor

5093 United Rentals Australia Pty Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income Protection Insurance

Employee Resource Groups

Work-Life Balance perks

Career development support

Health & wellbeing services

Job summary

United Rentals is seeking a hands-on Installation Supervisor to lead and coordinate installation crews on major construction and infrastructure projects across Australia. You will read designs, plan site activities and ensure safe, efficient propping system installations and dismantling in line with Australian Standards.

You'll mentor team members, maintain equipment readiness, build strong customer relationships and promote a proactive safety culture while delivering projects to the highest

Qualifications

• Experience leading small crews in construction, civil, infrastructure, rigging, steel erection, formwork, shoring or propping environments.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Basic or Intermediate Rigging ticket.
• Strong planning, organisational and people leadership skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering plans.
• A proactive approach to safety, quality and customer service.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• A hands‑on attitude and willingness to lead from the front.
• Strong understanding of site safety requirements and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Leading installation crews on construction, civil and infrastructure projects.
• Installing, dismantling and relocating propping systems in accordance with engineering designs and Australian Standards.
• Planning site activities and coordinating labour, equipment and project requirements.
• Ensuring equipment is inspected, maintained and ready for safe operation.
• Reading and interpreting drawings, installation plans and technical documentation.
• Building strong relationships with customers, site supervisors and project teams.
• Identifying opportunities to support customer requirements and business growth.
• Completing installation documentation and site records accurately.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with all company and site requirements.
• Mentoring and supporting team members to achieve project objectives.

Skills

People leadership

Site safety

Communication

Planning

Reading drawings

Stakeholder engagement

Hands-on leadership

Tools

Driver's license

Rigging ticket (Basic/Intermediate)

Job description

About Us United Rentals is the world’s largest equipment rental company, operating over 1,600 locations across Australia, New Zealand, North America and Europe. We offer a full range of rental solutions delivering general equipment, shipping containers, trench safety, propping, pumps, and access equipment—backed by quality products, exceptional service, and a team you can rely on.

About the Role

Lead the team. Deliver the project. Make an impact. As a hands‑on Installation Supervisor, you'll oversee crews installing and dismantling propping systems on some of the country's largest construction and infrastructure projects. You'll lead from the front, coordinate site activities and ensure every job is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standard.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading installation crews on construction, civil and infrastructure projects.
• Installing, dismantling and relocating propping systems in accordance with engineering designs and Australian Standards.
• Planning site activities and coordinating labour, equipment and project requirements.
• Ensuring equipment is inspected, maintained and ready for safe operation.
• Reading and interpreting drawings, installation plans and technical documentation.
• Building strong relationships with customers, site supervisors and project teams.
• Identifying opportunities to support customer requirements and business growth.
• Completing installation documentation and site records accurately.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with all company and site requirements.
• Mentoring and supporting team members to achieve project objectives.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for a practical leader who can motivate teams, build strong site relationships and deliver projects safely and successfully. You'll ideally bring:

• Previous experience leading small crews within construction, civil, infrastructure, rigging, steel erection, formwork, shoring or propping environments.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Basic or Intermediate Rigging ticket.
• Strong planning, organisational and people leadership skills.
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering plans.
• A proactive approach to safety, quality and customer service.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• A hands‑on attitude and willingness to lead from the front.
• Strong understanding of site safety requirements and safe work practices.
• A high level of physical fitness and ability to work on active construction sites.

Benefits

• Income Protection Insurance – Peace of mind for you and your family.
• Employee Resource Groups – Supporting belonging, inclusion, and meaningful impact.
• Work‑Life Balance & Perks – Support real balance with perks like wellness days to recharge, study leave for your development, and community service leave to give back.
• We invest in your career growth with financial support for study, professional industry memberships, and strong pathways for internal advancement.
• We support your health and wellbeing with access to AIA Vitality, Embrace and Teladoc services, plus our Employee & Family Assistance Program for confidential care whenever you need it.

United Rentals help connect communities, shape our cities, create possibilities, and provide product solutions as unique as our customers; so why wouldn’t you want to make a difference by building your career with a global leader in equipment rental.

At United Rentals, we proudly welcome applications from current and former Defence Force members, reservists, and their families.

Founded in 1997, United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with an integrated network of rental locations in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states, every Canadian province and Puerto Rico.