Site Supervisor

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

Overtime paid

Long-term stability

Social events

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor for remedial construction in Sydney. You will lead day-to-day on seven rooftop zones, manage subcontractors and site teams, and ensure safe operations on live projects.

The role offers a salary of $140k-$160k plus super and a company car or car allowance, with a Monday–Friday roster, long‑term project stability and a down-to-earth team focused on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Supervisor in remedial construction.
• Ability to interpret drawings and remedial scopes.
• Strong leadership and on-site management skills.
• Safety-focused with relevant construction certifications and heights tickets.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations and ensure smooth delivery across seven rooftop zones.
• Coordinate, manage, and mentor subcontractors, trades, and site teams.
• Ensure the site operates safely at all times, especially regarding working at heights in a live environment.
• Interpret design drawings, implement remedial solutions, and work closely with engineers and consultants.
• Oversee site logistics, scheduling, sequencing, and daily workflows.
• Drive high-quality workmanship across all remedial, waterproofing, and reinstatement activities.
• Conduct site inspections, identify risks, resolve issues, and escalation where necessary.
• Maintain thorough site documentation: daily logs, inductions, SWMS, safety checks, and progress tracking.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to align site progress with program, budget, and design intent.
• Build strong relationships with clients, residents, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Site supervision

Leadership

Drawing interpretation

Communication

Planning & organisation

Safety awareness

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Site Supervisor – Remedial Construction

A well-established, Tier 2 construction and remedial contractor is experiencing strong, consistent growth across Sydney. The business specialises in remedial works, waterproofing, façade upgrades, concrete repair, and asset-protection projects across Class 2 buildings, aged care, high-rise residential, and live operational environments. With around 40 staff and a supportive, down-to-earth culture, the company is known for work-life balance, professional integrity, and long‑term client relationships.

Due to newly awarded projects, the company is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor from the remedial space to take a lead role on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations and ensure smooth delivery across seven rooftop zones.
• Coordinate, manage, and mentor subcontractors, trades, and site teams.
• Ensure the site operates safely at all times, especially regarding working at heights in a live environment.
• Interpret design drawings, implement remedial solutions, and work closely with engineers and consultants.
• Oversee site logistics, scheduling, sequencing, and daily workflows.
• Drive high-quality workmanship across all remedial, waterproofing, and reinstatement activities.
• Conduct site inspections, identify risks, resolve issues, and escalation where necessary.
• Maintain thorough site documentation: daily logs, inductions, SWMS, safety checks, and progress tracking.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to align site progress with program, budget, and design intent.
• Build strong relationships with clients, residents, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

About You / Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Supervisor within construction (remedial experience is required).
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and technical detail.
• Ability to interpret drawings, remedial scopes, and technical design requirements.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and direct on‑site teams.
• Strong organisation and planning capability, able to manage multiple work fronts at once.
• High attention to detail with a quality‑driven mindset.
• Confident communicator who can liaise effectively with residents, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Safety‑focused, with valid construction certifications and ideally heights‑related tickets.

What’s On Offer / Salary Package

• Salary: $140k-$160k + Super + Company Car / Car Allowance
• Monday - Friday work week (No Saturdays - legitimately)
• Long‑term project stability
• Family‑based culture where everyone is known by name; no corporate layers.
• Social events every 12 weeks
• Paid for overtime
• Down‑to‑earth management team who value work-life balance.
• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding business.

For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with Design & Build and our clients please contact Emily Collins on 0468927246.

Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.