Supervisor - Mechanical

Downer; Queensland; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness initiatives

Flexible working options

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Senior Site Supervisor - Mechanical to lead mechanical construction across major water and wastewater projects in SE Queensland. You will manage supervision teams, coordinate subcontractors, and drive safety, quality, programme and budget outcomes.

This permanent role offers growth, mentoring opportunities and a culture focused on zero harm, with flexible working options and a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering mechanical construction works within water or wastewater projects.
• Proven ability to lead supervisors, subcontractors and site-based teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical construction activities across water and wastewater projects
• Coordinate supervisors, subcontractors and multiple work fronts
• Drive project outcomes across safety, quality, programme and budget
• Support planning, scheduling and construction methodology development
• Build capability within site teams through mentoring and leadership
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and key stakeholders
• Promote consistency, innovation and continuous improvement across projects
• Champion a strong Zero Harm culture across all works

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Stakeholder management

Site coordination

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Job description

Job Description

Description

The opportunity

Pumps. Pipework. Treatment assets. Complex shutdowns. Big responsibility.

We're looking for a Senior Site Supervisor - Mechanical to join the Logan Water team and take ownership of critical mechanical construction works across one of Southeast Queensland's largest water infrastructure programs.

This role is about more than managing day-to-day site activities. You'll be leading supervisors, coordinating subcontractors, solving delivery challenges and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to a standard you're proud of.

If you're the type of leader who enjoys being close to the action, building strong teams and seeing major infrastructure come together, you'll fit right in.

What you'll do

• Lead mechanical construction activities across water and wastewater projects
• Coordinate supervisors, subcontractors and multiple work fronts
• Drive project outcomes across safety, quality, programme and budget
• Support planning, scheduling and construction methodology development
• Build capability within site teams through mentoring and leadership
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and key stakeholders
• Promote consistency, innovation and continuous improvement across projects
• Champion a strong Zero Harm culture across all works

What we offer

• Permanent opportunity within a growth industry that is continuously expanding and evolving.
• Work on major infrastructure projects that directly support local communities.
• Suite of Downer benefits, including health and wellness initiatives.
• Join an organisation that truly values and practices flexible working options and has a demonstrated focus on diversity and inclusion.
• Be part of a high-performing team delivering some of Southeast Queensland's most important water infrastructure projects.

What we're looking for

• Strong experience delivering mechanical construction works within water or wastewater projects
• Proven ability to lead supervisors, subcontractors and site-based teams
• Trade qualification in a mechanical discipline highly regarded
• Experience coordinating complex construction activities and programme requirements
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Ability to solve problems, build teams and drive performance
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement

About the team

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfying the project minimum requirements, a pre-employment medical and evidence of your right to work in Australia.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.