Supervisor

LENDLEASE DEVELOPMENT; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lendlease Construction is seeking an experienced site supervisor to lead construction activities on projects in Brisbane, Australia. You will ensure safety, coordinate with engineers, monitor progress, and uphold quality standards across subcontractors. Strong leadership and stakeholder management will help mentor site teams and maintain budget compliance.

Join a company that emphasizes safety, training, and collaborative teamwork, with opportunities across a busy project portfolio.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising construction activities.
• Strong understanding of safety systems and compliance requirements.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor site operations effectively.
• Knowledge of quality standards and contract specifications.
• Leadership skills to manage and develop site teams.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety systems and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and monitor high-risk work.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor site programs.
• Review subcontractor inspection plans and manage defects.
• Mentor site teams and manage labour costs within budget.
• Engage with unions, consultants and authorities to foster collaboration.

Skills

Supervising construction

Safety systems & compliance

Site operations planning

Quality standards & specs

Leadership & people mgmt

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Job description

About the Role:

With a national delivery capability, Lendlease Construction provides innovative and industry-leading project management, design and construction services driven by sector focused knowledge and experience. We push boundaries and embrace challenges. Our clients come to us when it's important to handle complexity, drive diversity, offer strategic and long-term value, and to create innovative and sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities include but not limited to

• Safety & Compliance:

  Maintain a valid Lendlease EHS Passport and complete required training. Implement safety systems and ensure compliance with regulations. Conduct risk assessments, monitor high-risk work, and stop unsafe activities when necessary. Carry out daily and weekly safety checks and keep accurate records.

• Planning & Coordination:

  Work with engineers to develop short- and medium-term construction programs. Monitor progress and report on site activities. Promote sustainability initiatives and maintain a well-organised site.

• Quality Control:

  Ensure work meets design and quality standards. Review and verify subcontractor inspection plans and manage defect close-outs. Stay across contract scope and specifications.

• Team & Resource Management:

  Supervise and mentor site teams and apprentices. Support performance reviews and training compliance. Help manage labour costs within budget.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

  Build strong relationships with unions, consultants, and authorities. Encourage teamwork and clear communication across all site stakeholders.

About You:

• Previous experience supervising construction activities.
• Strong understanding of safety systems and compliance requirements.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor site operations effectively.
• Knowledge of quality standards and contract specifications.
• Leadership skills to manage and develop site teams.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Think you'd be great in this role, even if you don't tick every box? We'd still love to hear from you!

About Us:

We are committed to developing and retaining the best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities. We are a company who thrive on our employee's wellbeing, and offer benefits including:

• Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts
• Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer
• 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave).
• Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities
• Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing.

To find out more about us and to explore all other opportunities visit www.lendlease.com/careers

About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We value the unique experiences, perspectives and aspirations that every candidate brings.

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.

Lendlease remains committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in a range of initiatives, including our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, which guides our partnership with First Nations peoples to advance reconciliation, create opportunities, and support thriving communities through First Nations-led city shaping.