What’s in it for you:
✅ Long-term job security with a large, diverse project pipeline
✅ Civil focus across roads, earthworks, subdivisions & commercial civil works ($500K – $20M)
✅ Robust safety and quality systems and procedures
✅ Clear career development & promote from within culture
✅ Competitive salary + fully maintained vehicle (TOT) + living away allowances + accommodation covered
The Company: This prominent head contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering quality outcomes, on time and on budget. With repeat clients across civil, commercial, and residential sectors, they take pride in their reliability, internal culture, and commitment to developing their people. Safety and quality are embedded in their operations, and every team member is encouraged to have a voice.
The Opportunity: Working closely with the Site Manager and Project Manager, you’ll take the lead in being hands on whilst supervising the delivery of civil projects across the Adelaide metro and regional SA. This is a hands-on site-based role ideal for someone who thrives in the field and enjoys leading by example.
Key Responsibilities: - Manage and supervise crews (typically 3–5 people) and subcontractors
- Plan and schedule work in collaboration with the site-based engineers
- Track costs, quantities and progress against program
- Coordinate site resources, materials, and subcontractors
- Maintain safety standards and systems on site
- Operate machinery (when required) – including excavators (1.5T–30T), loaders, rollers, and backhoes
What You Need to Succeed: - Proven experience supervising civil works: earthworks, trenching, pads, roads, pavements, etc.
- Plant/machinery tickets (e.g., excavator, loader, backhoe) and truck licence
- Health & Safety qualifications
- Flexibility to work on short-term regional projects (accommodation provided)
- Hands-on leadership style and a proactive, team-first attitude
What You Need to do now:
If you believe your skills and experience align with the requirements of this position, please submit your application or contact Luke directly for a confidential discussion.
Should your background be relevant but this role not entirely suitable, we still welcome the opportunity to connect and explore other potential opportunities. Mobile: 0450 088 836 or Email an updated CV to Luke.grakovich@sandyou.com.au