Supervisor / Superintendent

Geosurv; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosurv is seeking an experienced Supervisor/Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations for a growing utilities division. You will manage multiple field crews, ensure safe and productive delivery, and work closely with project managers to resource and schedule projects.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong civil construction and utilities experience, with a focus on accountability, structure, and continuous improvement across the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Operations Manager, Delivery Manager, Superintendent or senior supervisor role.
• Strong background in civil construction, utilities or infrastructure field operations.
• Experience leading multiple field crews and operational personnel.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations across multiple crews and service streams, ensuring safe, efficient delivery.
• Maintain WHS, quality assurance and equipment compliance across field activities.
• Lead, coach and develop operational leaders and field personnel to foster accountability and high performance.
• Plan workforce and resources with Allocator and Project Managers to meet demand.
• Monitor productivity and equipment utilisation, identifying efficiency improvements.
• Partner with Project Managers to align field activities with project requirements and schedules.
• Oversee equipment readiness, maintenance coordination and asset needs.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Civil construction

Utilities

Job description

Lead field operations. Develop high-performing teams. Drive operational excellence across a growing utilities business.

About Geosurv

Geosurv is a growing Australian-owned business providing surveying, geospatial and utilities services to some of the leading infrastructure, construction and civil contractors in Australia.

Our Utilities Network delivers specialist services across utility locating and mapping, non-destructive digging (NDD), underground investigations, CCTV inspections and associated civil and maintenance works.

With continued growth, expanding service capabilities and an increasing portfolio of major infrastructure projects, we are strengthening our operational leadership team and looking for an experienced Supervisor / Superintendent to help drive the next stage of our business.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager - Utilities, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operational performance of our field delivery teams, ensuring our people, equipment and resources are effectively managed to deliver safe, productive and high-quality outcomes.

This is a hands-on operational leadership position suited to someone who understands civil construction, utilities or infrastructure field operations and knows how to get the best out of people.

You will lead and support our operational delivery leaders and field teams, working closely with Project Managers, our Allocator and other operational stakeholders to ensure projects are properly resourced, teams are performing and operational standards are consistently maintained.

We are looking for someone who can lead from the front, build accountability and bring structure to a growing operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Oversee daily field operations across multiple crews, projects and service streams, ensuring safe, efficient and consistent delivery.
• Safety, Quality & Compliance: Maintain high standards across WHS, quality assurance, field procedures, equipment compliance and operational risk management.
• People Management: Lead, coach and develop operational delivery leaders, supervisors and field personnel, building a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Resource & Workforce Planning: Work closely with the Allocator and Project Managers to ensure the right people, skills, equipment and resources are available to meet operational requirements.
• Productivity & Utilisation: Monitor workforce productivity, labour utilisation, equipment performance and operational efficiency, identifying opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Project Delivery Support: Partner with Project Managers to ensure field activities are executed in line with project requirements, delivery schedules and client expectations.
• Equipment & Fleet Management: Oversee operational readiness, equipment utilisation, maintenance coordination and asset requirements.

About You

We are interested in speaking with experienced operational leaders who have a strong understanding of field-based service delivery and the ability to manage people, resources and competing priorities.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Proven experience in an Operations Manager, Delivery Manager, Superintendent, Senior Supervisor or similar leadership position.
• A strong background in civil construction, utilities, infrastructure, underground services or associated field operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple field crews, supervisors and operational personnel.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, resource allocation, labour productivity and equipment utilisation.
• Experience coordinating field delivery across multiple projects and competing operational demands.
• A practical understanding of WHS, quality assurance, compliance and operational risk.
• Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, performance management and team development.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how operational decisions influence project profitability.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to make decisions and take ownership.

Experience across utility locating, NDD, vacuum excavation, CCTV, underground investigations or related civil services will be highly regarded.

If you are an experienced Civil Supervisor, Superintendent or field delivery leader who has successfully managed large teams and complex operations and is ready to take the next step, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Why Join Geosurv?

• Genuine Leadership Opportunity: Take ownership of a key operational function with the support of an experienced senior leadership team.
• Growing Business: Join an expanding organisation with significant opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Diverse Operations: Work across a broad range of utilities, civil and infrastructure projects and specialist services.
• Make an Impact: Play a direct role in improving operational performance, developing our people and shaping how we deliver projects.
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a business that values accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement and getting the job done properly.
• Competitive Remuneration: Attractive salary package commensurate with your experience and capability.