Supervisor

Freyssinet Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Freyssinet Australia is seeking a hands-on Working Supervisor to lead our VIC Remedial team in Melbourne. You will manage day-to-day remedial construction activities, supervise site crews and subcontractors, and ensure delivery to safety, quality and environmental standards.

You will coordinate resources, monitor progress, and liaise with engineers and clients to keep projects on schedule and on budget, while promoting a strong safety culture and continuous improvement across active remediation

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ supervisory experience in construction or remediation projects.
• Proven capability delivering complex works on active construction or industrial sites.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and drive performance.
• Solid technical understanding of concrete and steel repair methods, coatings, and temporary works.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site activities and allocate resources to achieve timely and high‑quality project delivery.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety‑first culture, ensuring compliance with WHS requirements.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address issues affecting timelines or budgets.
• Liaise with engineers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure alignment across all stages of the project.
• Assist in the planning and setup of temporary works, including scaffolding, containment, and access systems.
• Maintain detailed site records, including daily diaries, timesheets, and material usage.
• Champion continuous improvement and foster a high‑performing site culture.

Skills

Site supervision

Construction management

Team leadership

Safety management

Job description

Freyssinet Australia, a leader in specialist engineering, remediation, and repair works, is seeking a dedicated Working Supervisor to join our growing VIC Remedial team. This hands‑on role offers the opportunity to lead complex remedial projects, coordinate site operations, and ensure excellence in delivery across a diverse portfolio of works.

About the Role

Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Working Supervisor is responsible for the day‑to‑day management of remedial construction sites. You will take ownership of site activities, ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality and environmental standards.

You will supervise works including:

• Concrete repairs
• Steel repairs and strengthening
• Carbon Fibre strengthening (FRP)
• Hydro‑demolition and dry‑spray
• Temporary works and access solutions
• Abrasive blasting and protective coatings

You will lead and manage site crews, oversee subcontractors, and maintain effective communication between the project team and workforce. Leading by example, you will champion a culture of safety, productivity, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate site activities and allocate resources to achieve timely and high‑quality project delivery
• Promote and enforce a strong safety‑first culture, ensuring compliance with WHS requirements
• Monitor project progress and proactively address issues affecting timelines or budgets
• Liaise with engineers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure alignment across all stages of the project
• Assist in the planning and setup of temporary works, including scaffolding, containment, and access systems
• Maintain detailed site records, including daily diaries, timesheets, and material usage
• Champion continuous improvement and foster a high‑performing site culture

About You

We are looking for a hands‑on, experienced supervisor who can lead from the front and ensure remedial projects are delivered safely and efficiently. You will bring:

• 5–10 years’ supervisory experience in construction or remediation projects
• Proven capability delivering complex works on active construction or industrial sites
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and drive performance
• High level of accountability and financial awareness, including tracking productivity and costs
• Solid technical understanding of concrete and steel repair methods, coatings, and temporary works
• Experience in marine structures, FRP systems, or specialist
• remedial construction (highly regarded)
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Willingness to be site‑based and lead by example

Why Join Freyssinet?

• Be part of a team dedicated to sustaining and enhancing Australia’s vital infrastructure
• Work on high‑value, complex remedial projects with a globally recognized leader
• Access career development opportunities and exposure to iconic infrastructure projects
• Thrive in a supportive work culture with a strong focus on safety, innovation, and technical excellence

Why Join Freyssinet?

• Be part of a team dedicated to sustaining and enhancing Australia’s vital infrastructure
• Work on high‑value, complex remedial projects with a globally recognized leader
• Access career development opportunities and exposure to iconic infrastructure projects
• Thrive in a supportive work culture with a strong focus on safety, innovation, and technical excellence

If you are ready to take on an exciting challenge and lead a team delivering specialist remedial projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Entity

Freyssinet Australia and New Zealand is a multifaceted specialist contractor providing innovative solutions for remediation, post‑tensioning, and specialist civil engineering. We have an unrivalled reputation in specialised civil engineering across Bridges, Structures, Marine, and Industrial sectors. We have local branches in all states of Australia & parts of New Zealand and are present in over 100 countries around the world.