Senior Supervisor (capital works)

Senior Supervisor (capital works)

Salary:

50 - 60

/ Hour

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Other - QLD 

Industry:

Construction & Engineering

Reference:

0308DD1

Contact Name:

Daniel Driver

Contact Email:

daniel@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

03-Aug-2026

This QLD council is looking for an experienced Senior Supervisor to lead the delivery of civil construction and maintenance projects across our road, bridge and infrastructure network. In this leadership role, you'll supervise crews, coordinate resources and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard while supporting the ongoing improvement of our transport infrastructure.
  
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and supervise civil construction and maintenance projects across roads, bridges and associated infrastructure.
  • Coordinate and direct work crews, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
  • Plan, monitor and continuously improve construction and maintenance activities, work methods and project outcomes.
  • Manage the effective use and security of Council plant, vehicles and equipment.
  • Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and on-the-job training, including delivering toolbox talks and promoting a positive safety culture.
  • Monitor project quality, productivity and performance, implementing improvements where required.
  • Prepare project plans, reports and progress updates while maintaining accurate records.
  • Monitor project expenditure and provide timely advice on budget performance and any significant variations.
  • Assess team performance, identify development opportunities and support employee performance management.
  • Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety legislation, Council policies, environmental requirements and quality standards.
  • Build positive working relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and the community to support successful project delivery.
  
Successful candidate
  • Demonstrated experience supervising civil construction or maintenance projects, particularly within roads, bridges or transport infrastructure.
  • A qualification in Civil Construction Supervision or equivalent industry experience.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, coordinate resources and deliver quality outcomes.
  • Sound knowledge of construction methods, specifications, plans and maintenance practices.
  • Experience managing project budgets, monitoring expenditure and reporting on project performance.
  • Well-developed planning, organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and lead diverse work teams.
  • A commitment to workplace health and safety and continuous improvement.
  • Basic computer skills and experience maintaining project and operational records.
  • A current C Class Driver License.

If you're an experienced civil construction supervisor who can lead teams, manage road and bridge projects, and deliver high-quality outcomes safely, on time, and within budget this is the role for you! 

Send your application through to: daniel@publicsectorpeople.com.au & give me a call on 0466265446 today to discuss this opportunity in further detail! 
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