Works Supervisor

GDR Civil Contracting Pty Ltd; Shire Of Northam; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Diverse projects

Career growth

Safety culture

Job summary

GDR Civil Contracting Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Works Supervisor to join our team in Northam WA. The role focuses on leading crews, coordinating day-to-day civil works and ensuring safety and quality on site.

You will oversee drainage and road construction, transfer levels, and operate plant when required, while maintaining accurate site records and reporting. A White Card and current HR licence are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven civil construction supervisory experience.
• Drainage and road construction experience.
• Ability to transfer levels and read drawings.
• Construction White Card and HR licence preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day civil construction works.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and site activities.
• Oversee drainage and road construction works.
• Maintain safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Operate plant and assist on site when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Construction White Card

Job description

GDR Civil Contracting Pty Ltd – Northam WA

GDR Civil Contracting is seeking experienced and hands‑on Works Supervisor to join our growing team.

This is an opportunity for a strong civil construction professional who can lead crews, make confident decisions on site and adapt to changing project requirements.

The successful candidate will have proven experience across drainage and road construction, with the ability to transfer levels and confidently oversee day‑to‑day civil works.

This is a hands‑on supervisory position. While you will be responsible for leading crews and coordinating site activities, you must also be willing to operate plant and assist on the ground when required.

About the Role

As a Works supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing daily civil construction activities, coordinating labour, plants and materials, and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

You will work closely with site crews, subcontractors and GDR management while maintaining accurate site documentation and reporting. These responsibilities align with the attached position description, including toolbox talks, pre‑starts, site records, plant checks and project reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day‑to‑day civil construction works.
• Lead and support site crews across multiple work fronts.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and daily site activities.
• Oversee drainage and road construction works.
• Monitor site progress and adapt works where required.
• Liaise with management, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Maintain strong safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Operate plant and assist with hands‑on site work when required.

About You

• Proven civil construction supervisory experience.
• Drainage experience.
• Road building experience.
• Ability to transfer levels.
• Construction White Card.
• Current driver's licence (Minimum HR driver's licence preferred).
• Basic computer skills, including emails and site reporting.
• Plant operating experience highly regarded.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing site conditions.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• A practical, hands‑on approach to civil construction.

What we Offer

At GDR Civil Contracting, we value our people and provide the tools they need to succeed.

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle provided
• Mobile phone provided
• Opportunity to work on diverse civil construction projects
• Opportunity for long‑term career growth and development
• Be part of a team that values safety, quality and teamwork

Apply now through SEEK with your current resume.