Site Manager - Civil

Randstad; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad in Canberra is seeking an experienced Civil Site Supervisor to lead residential or commercial subdivision projects from ground breaking to handover. You’ll manage subcontractors, ensure ACT/TCCS standards, and keep projects on time, on budget and safe.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years supervising ACT civil subdivisions, strong local knowledge, a white card, and a valid Australian license. The role is full-time on-site with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Canberra Subdivision Experience: 3–5+ years in ACT civil subdivision supervision.
• Strong knowledge of local council/TCCS approvals and ACT compliance.
• Experience leading crews, coordinating subbies and on-site operations.
• Unrestricted Australian driver's license and site safety credentials.

Responsibilities

• On-site leadership: oversee daily operations, coordinate plant, equipment and materials.
• Compliance & standards: ensure works meet ACT/TCCS, Icon Water and Evoenergy specs.
• Safety first: maintain zero-harm site, WHS inductions and risk assessments.
• Quality & progress: monitor milestones, resolve on-site issues and drive QA docs.
• Stakeholder management: main contact for clients, superintendents and authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Local knowledge

Canberra subdivision exp

Driver's license

Education

White Card

Asbestos Awareness

Silica Awareness

Cert IV in Civil Construction Supervision

Trade background

Job description

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 + Super (Negotiable based on experience)

Location: Canberra, ACT

Work Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 + Super (Negotiable based on experience)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, local Civil Site Supervisor who knows the Canberra landscape inside and out. If you have a proven track record of delivering residential or commercial subdivisions from breaking ground to final handover.

You will be the driving force on-site, managing subcontractors, ensuring strict adherence to TCCS (Transport Canberra and City Services) standards, and keeping projects on time, on budget, and safe.

Key Responsibilities

• On-Site Leadership: Oversee daily operations, manage subbies, and coordinate plant, equipment, and materials.

• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all works meet strict ACT government specifications, particularly TCCS, Icon Water, and Evoenergy requirements.
• Safety First: Maintain a zero-harm site culture, managing WHS compliance, site inductions, and risk assessments.
• Quality & Progress: Monitor project milestones, solve on-site engineering challenges, and drive QA documentation.

• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, superintendents, and local authorities during site inspections.

What We Are Looking For

• Canberra Subdivision Experience: Minimum 3-5+ years supervising civil subdivision projects specifically within the ACT.

• Local Knowledge: Strong understanding of local council/TCCS approvals, Icon Water standards, and ACT civil compliance.

• Leadership Skills: A natural leader who knows how to motivate crews, manage subbies firmly but fairly, and keep a site running smoothly.

• Qualifications: White Card, Asbestos Awareness, and Silica Awareness (essential for ACT). A Cert IV in Civil Construction Supervision or a trade background is highly regarded.

• Valid Driver's License: Unrestricted Australian driver's license.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.