Site Supervisor - Wind Turbine / Renewable Energy

Brunel; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrificing

Leadership position on major project

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Brunel is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to lead wind turbine construction projects across remote Australian sites. You will oversee on-site activities, coordinate subcontractors and ensure timely delivery with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Ideal candidates will have a mechanical, electrical or instrumentation trade qualification, extensive construction or heavy industrial experience, and a proven ability to lead site teams in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in mechanical, electrical or instrumentation.
• Hands-on experience in construction, installation or heavy industrial environments.
• Proven track record supervising site-based teams.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using construction management, scheduling or project tracking systems.
• Ability to work effectively in remote or regional environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise wind turbine installation and construction activities on site.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel.
• Oversee turbine assembly, tower erection and mechanical/electrical installation.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety and environmental requirements.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones and construction progress.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Identify and resolve technical, logistical and construction issues.
• Manage changing site conditions, deliveries and project challenges.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports and documentation.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to site teams.

Skills

Trade qualification

Construction experience

Site leadership

Subcontractor coordination

Safety & environment

Communication skills

Scheduling systems

Remote work ability

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Site Supervisor - Wind Turbine / Renewable Energy

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced construction or trade professional to take a key leadership role overseeing the installation of wind turbine projects across remote and challenging environments.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising day-to-day site activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
You will work closely with subcontractors, suppliers, engineers and project stakeholders to keep construction activities on schedule and resolve issues as they arise.

• Supervise wind turbine installation and construction activities on site
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel
• Oversee turbine assembly, tower erection and mechanical/electrical installation
• Ensure strict adherence to safety and environmental requirements
• Monitor project schedules, milestones and construction progress
• Conduct site inspections and ensure quality standards are maintained
• Identify and resolve technical, logistical and construction issues
• Manage changing site conditions, deliveries and project challenges
• Maintain accurate site records, reports and documentation
• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to site teams

Profile

We are looking for an experienced site supervisor who can confidently lead teams in demanding construction environments.

You will ideally have:

• A recognised mechanical, electrical or instrumentation trade qualification
• Strong hands-on experience within construction, installation or heavy industrial environments
• Proven experience supervising and leading site-based teams
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and multiple work fronts
• A strong understanding of safety, quality and environmental requirements
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Experience using construction management, scheduling or project tracking systems
• The ability to work effectively in remote or regional environments

Experience within wind, renewable energy, heavy industrial, mining or major construction projects will be highly regarded.

A degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline is desirable, however relevant industry experience will also be considered.

This role will suit someone who enjoys being hands-on, leading from the front and delivering complex construction activities safely and efficiently.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to work on major renewable energy infrastructure
• Salary sacrificing
• Leadership position within a large-scale wind turbine construction project
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Darren Leavey ********@brunel.net