Site Manager - Own the Day, Lead Safety & Quality

SWI Fencing; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SWI Fencing is seeking a Site Manager to own the day-to-day delivery of projects on site in Australia. You’ll lead the site team, direct subcontractors and trades, and ensure work is safe, efficient, and to programme.

You’ll report to the Project Manager and maintain accurate site reporting, practical insight, and hands-on leadership to keep projects moving forward. This full-time on-site role suits someone who thrives in active environments.

Qualifications

• Several years of site management or senior supervisory experience.
• Experience in civil, fencing or broader construction.
• Proven ability to lead site crews, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Strong practical HSEQ leadership.
• Experience with SWMS, permits, ITPs, inspections and QC.
• Ability to read drawings, specs and construction methodology.
• Understanding of site sequencing and trade interfaces.
• Confident with clients and site stakeholders.
• Qualified in trade, construction management, engineering or related field.
• White Card and a current driver’s licence.
• Safety tickets such as Working at Heights or Traffic Control valued.

Responsibilities

• Own the site and manage day-to-day delivery of works in line with programme.
• Lead Supervisors and Leading Hands on site.
• Coordinate subcontractors and trades to maintain workflow.
• Manage daily production against project programme.
• Optimise labour, plant, equipment and material usage on site.
• Oversee site logistics, deliveries and access arrangements.
• Run pre-starts, toolbox talks and site coordination meetings.
• Perform quality inspections, ITPs and maintain construction records.
• Resolve trade clashes and site issues promptly.
• Identify delays/risks early and communicate with the Project Manager.
• Represent SWI with client and site stakeholders; keep PM informed.

Skills

Site management experience

Civil/construction experience

Leadership of site crews

HSEQ leadership

SWMS/ITPs/permits/inspections

Reading drawings/specs

Site sequencing knowledge

Client/subcontractor engagement

Problem solving

White Card + licence

Education

Trade/Construction Management/Engineering qualification

Job description

SWI Fencing is seeking a Site Manager to own the day-to-day delivery of projects on site in Australia. You’ll lead the site team, direct subcontractors and trades, and ensure work is safe, efficient, and to programme.

You’ll report to the Project Manager and maintain accurate site reporting, practical insight, and hands-on leadership to keep projects moving forward. This full-time on-site role suits someone who thrives in active environments.