Site Manager

Sydney Trains; Cumberland City Council; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport provider is seeking a proactive Site Manager to oversee construction projects. This 12-month role focuses on delivering under high-risk environments with an emphasis on safety. Candidates should have experience managing construction sites, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Qualifications in Safety and Civil Construction are ideal, but practical skills and experience are prioritized. This is an on-site position based in Cumberland City Council, NSW.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work options

Diversity and inclusion support

Qualifications

• Experience in managing construction sites in high-risk environments.
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings.
• Keen eye for safety-focused delivery.

Responsibilities

• Run construction sites with a strong focus on safety.
• Deliver projects on time and to scope.
• Interface with internal and external teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Safety management

Education

Qualifications in Safety / WHS

Qualifications in Civil Construction

Job description

In this role, you’ll :

You will be a proactive Site Manager / Construction Manager, working as part of a team delivering key civil projects, you will be a true leader, running construction sites in high-risk environments with a strong focus on Safety and Safety‑related process and documentation.

This role will see you work on a variety of projects, from earthworks, to bridges, drainage, stormwater, culvert installation works, associated services and much more.

You will lead the way for the team on the ground to ensure safety for your teams whilst simultaneously getting the project complete to scope and on time.

This is a temporary full‑time role for 12 months with a strong site presence required.

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About you

Your previous experience in a similar role will see you interface with internal and external teams, leading your team and managing risks in a high‑risk environment.

You will have knowledge of plant equipment, ability to read and interpret complex drawings and have a keen eye for safety‑focused delivery.

Your knowledge and experience will combine well with your strong communication skills, team leadership skills, process management skills, and overall ability to drive a successful project outcome from site.

Ideally, you will possess qualifications in Safety / WHS and Civil Construction, but skills and experience will matter most.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award‑winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This is an in‑person, on‑site role.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm, Monday 27 November 2023

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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