Asphalt Supervisor

Swanbank Location
- Permanent Opportunity
- Competitive salary + allowances

The RPQ Group of companies provides a range of quality services in road construction and maintenance. As a part of the Downer Group, RPQ Group employs over 300 staff and have a fleet of over 300 machines. RPQ operates out of locations spread over Queensland and New South Wales and boasts a high level of industry experience across our management, operational and support staff. As RPQ is owned by Downer EDI Limited (DOW) the company has experienced considerable growth over the last five years.

RPQ Asphalt, now operating as Downer Pavements is looking for Asphalt Supervisor. This role will be employed by Downer EDI Works Ltd (an ASX listed company) but working alongside Downer as well as RPQ’s employees. Based at our Swanbank Depot, it will be your role to:

- Lead allocated team(s) to deliver the expected outcomes.
- Manage the day-to-day site operations including coordinating resources.
- Communicate with stakeholders on relevant project matters.
- Ensure all work is of a high standard and carried out in compliance with the relevant project safety, quality and environmental management plans.
- Provide leadership to the team(s)
- Promote the goods and services of the RPQ Group
- Coordinate the equipment resources allocated and ensure daily maintenance is completed and documented.
- Ensure all relevant book work is completed accurately and submitted within the required time frames.
- Ensure all staff follow company guidelines, rules and policies.

**You will have**:

- General Safety Induction - Construction
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working on projects to State Road Authority Specifications specialising in Asphalt/Spray Seal
- 5 years’ experience within Civil road construction industry
- Ability to coordinate resources effectively to achieve high quality outcomes within the budgetary requirements
- Ability to liaise and negotiate with customers and offer advice to ensure a suitable outcome.
- Strong human resource management skills, including strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
- Sound understanding of the implementation of quality, safety and environmental management systems.
- Ability to read and interpret detailed plans and specifications.
- High level of verbal and written communication skills
- A collaborative management style with a high comfort level working in diverse environments.
- Sound knowledge of road construction equipment and maintenance requirements
- Ability to delegate responsibilities effectively

**Why work with us?**

RPQ is owned by Downer, an ASX listed company yet at RPQ you will be working in a family-like environment. Your work will be challenging yet rewarding, and you will be working alongside colleagues who take great pride in their work and outcomes achieved. We acknowledge the stresses of life and the importance of a work/life balance. Downer also offers an excellent Employee Benefits Program including discounts for Health Funds, Samsung Electronics and car hire to name a few and an Employee Assistance Program to all our employees.