Superintendent

Job no: 493286

Work type: Permanent - Full time

Location: Perth

Categories: Supervision

ABOUT US

Ertech is a proudly employee-owned Australian civil and electrical construction company, delivering high-quality services across the Transport, Infrastructure, Resources, and Defence sectors. We partner with clients in both the public and private sectors, including state and federal governments. Since our humble beginnings in 1981, we've built a strong reputation for the quality of our work and the long-term relationships we foster — all driven by our core values of collaboration, courage, and authenticity.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Superintendent to join our team supporting our long-term major marine and services infrastructure work in Rockingham, WA. The role will be initially based at our Balcatta office and transitioning to Rockingham in February 2025.

As the Superintendent, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating site activities, managing crews and subcontractors, and ensuring construction works are delivered in line with safety, environmental, quality, design, budget, and schedule requirements.

Other key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Oversee day-to-day site operations to ensure project objectives, schedules, and budgets are achieved.
• Monitor and report progress regularly against plans, highlighting risks, opportunities, and variances to the Project Manager.
• Provide input into project work plans, risk assessments and programmes during start-up, ensuring accurate resourcing and scheduling of crew, plant, and support services.
• Oversee day-today operations to ensure compliance with safety and environmental responsibilities.
• Support accurate performance tracking by monitoring productivity, resource utilisation, and forecasting requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, earning trust and confidence.
• Proactively manage client expectations and contribute to positive, collaborative relationships.
• Lead problem-solving activities to address project challenges, developing innovative and practical solutions.
• Lead and promote a strong safety and environmental culture, ensuring full compliance with HSEQ requirements.
• Monitor and manage HSEQ issues, ensuring corrective actions are completed and shared learnings are communicated.

To be successful, you will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• 5+ years' experience in a Superintendent role or similar.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring and building a successful team.
• Strong technical background in Industrial and Commercial Building scopes.
• Strong skillset in planning ahead to achieve project outcomes.
• Solid understanding in services installation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Defence security clearance (essential)
• Australian Defence project experience is desirable.
• MUST hold relevant Australian working rights.

WHY JOIN ERTECH?

At Ertech, we're committed to investing in our people and creating a workplace where you can thrive. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Competitive remuneration.
• Metro-based project – enjoy the benefit of being home every night
• Full-time position offering stability and annual leave entitlements
• Supportive, team-oriented culture where collaboration and respect are valued
• Play a key role in shaping the growth and success of our projects
• Career development and progression opportunities, annual performance development plans.
• Access to great benefits, including:
• Discounted Private Health Insurance (HBF & Medibank)
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Novated leasing options through Paywise
• Service recognition and milestone rewards
• Employee Referral Program incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.

OUR CULTURE

At Ertech, our people are fundamental to our success. We're focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered, and appropriately rewarded. Ertech will provide you with the chance to be a part of great team, meet new people and gain experience with an industry leader who puts safety first.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all people and actively encourage applications from First Nations peoples, all genders, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ community members, and veterans of the Australian Defence Force.

Ertech is a proud Veteran Employment supporter. We recognise the valuable skills and leadership that veterans bring to our industry and welcome their applications at all levels of the business. Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply and bring your strengths to our team.

HOW TO APPLY

This is an incredible opportunity If you are looking for a position in an environment in which you can flourish whilst building your career, there is no better time to join the Ertech Team than now

• Please note: This role is being sourced through Ertech directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.

Advertised: 27 Oct 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 27 Nov 2025 W. Australia Standard Time