Construction and Maintenance Supervisor

Work options: Hybrid

• Work on large-scale water infrastructure projects as part of Sydney waters Billion dollar investment over the next 10 years
• You will be located in 1 of our 3 regions in the Greater Sydney area – North/South/West.
• On-site work.
• Enjoy the convenience of using a company vehicle for work purpose.

Overview of this role in Sydney water:

Sydney Water's Program Delivery team has a growing pipeline of work and has continuing requirements for experienced Construction & Maintenance Supervisors with a background in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Engineering, Design, to join their team.

Whether you enjoy working on a single large project or prefer to work across a suite of smaller projects there's some fantastic opportunities for you at Sydney Water in the Program delivery space.

About your role:

We're hiring an experienced Construction & Maintenance Supervisor to support the Project Manager throughout every phase of the project lifecycle in delivering safe, high-quality projects on time and within budget.

You'll oversee compliance with site inspections, legislation, HSEQ, and stakeholder requirements, while ensuring construction aligns with Sydney Water's systems and plans.

You have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a Supervisory / management role working in Planning and/or Design and Construction (D&C) project delivery in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil infrastructure or utilities industry sectors.

As a Construction & Maintenance Supervisor you will:

• Be "boots on the ground" for the Project Managers.
• Support project teams across all phases of the project lifecycle ensuring safe construction & maintenance that meets design, quality, and stakeholder requirements.
• Mange any hold points & conduct site inspections to ensure HSEQ, environment protection and legislative standards as well as audit maintenance activities.
• Assist in reviewing contract management plans & verify compliance during project delivery.
• Provide your expert Civil/Electrical/Mechanical input during all project phases.

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Trade qualifications preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, and/or Civil fields or equivalent experience.
• A tertiary qualification in construction management. Engineering qualification is highly desirable.
• 10+ years' experience in construction, maintenance, large infrastructure or utilities industry sectors.
• At least 5+yrs in a supervisory role
• Experience on planning and/or Design and Construction (D&C) project delivery in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil infrastructure.
• Strong technical skills across civil, electrical, or mechanical works, with advanced project management ability.
• Solid knowledge of safety, environmental, and legislative requirements (HSEQ); internal auditor training is a bonus.

What's in it for you:

• Company Vehicle: Enjoy the convenience of using a company vehicle strictly for work purpose.
• Competitive Remuneration: We'll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
• Employee Networks: We proudly offer and support Employee Led networks, such as Women of Water, Pride, First Nations and Disability & Neurodiversity Networks
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success in the direction you desire.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance.
• Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.

Closing Date: Thursday 18th Sept at 11:59 PM AEST

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Working at Sydney Water

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