Site Manager - Civil

Rashi Joshi; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Site Supervisor to coordinate daily civil construction activities across Greater Sydney, Central Coast, and South Coast. You will lead crews, manage plant and resources, and ensure projects are delivered safely and on schedule.

The role requires extensive supervisory experience on civil projects, strong communication, and the ability to travel to regional sites. A White Card and relevant plant tickets are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in civil construction, in a supervisory role.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to travel and work on regional projects.
• Construction Induction Card (White Card) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily site operations.
• Lead site crews and subcontractors, directing daily tasks and priorities.
• Plan and sequence works to meet construction programs and productivity targets.
• Manage plant, equipment and materials to support delivery.
• Monitor progress and report outcomes to Project Managers.
• Ensure site safety, quality and environmental requirements are followed.
• Conduct daily pre-starts and toolbox talks.
• Maintain site documentation including dockets and SWMS.
• Identify and resolve site issues promptly, escalating when needed.
• Promote a positive, safety-focused site culture.

Skills

Civil construction

Supervisory leadership

Reading drawings

Safety leadership

Communication

Site planning

Travel regional projects

Tools

Plant tickets

White Card

Job description

About the Role

The Supervisor will work closely with the Project Managers and site teams to coordinate daily activities, monitor productivity and maintain high standards across safety, quality and performance. This is a hands-on site based role where you will be leading crews, managing plant and resources and ensuring projects are delivered safely and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily site operations
• Lead site crews and subcontractors, providing clear direction on daily tasks and priorities
• Plan and sequence works to meet construction programs and productivity targets
• Manage plant, equipment and materials to support efficient delivery
• Monitor progress, track production and report outcomes to Project Managers
• Ensure site safety, quality and environmental requirements are implemented and maintained
• Conduct daily pre-starts and toolbox talks as required
• Manage site documentation including dockets, pre-starts and SWMS
• Identify and resolve site issues promptly, escalating where required
• Promote a positive, safety focused and respectful site culture

Key Requirements

• Extensive experience in civil construction, in a supervisory role
• Previous experience working on local council/TfNSW projects
• Strong understanding of construction methods and materials
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, plans and site documentation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate commitment to safe work practices and leading by example
• Proven ability to lead crews and manage plant and resources on site
• Willingness and ability to travel and work on regional projects
• Construction Induction Card (White Card) - essential
• Relevant plant tickets and competency verification (highly regarded)
• Current Australian Drivers Licence

Projects are located across Greater Sydney, Central Coast and South Coast, so there will be some travel involved from time to time.

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.