Mechanical Superintendent

A consortium between Gamuda Australia and Laing O’Rourke has been awarded a contract to start tunnelling on the Sydney Metro West project.

As a result of recent internal progression, the Gamuda Australia Laing O’Rourke Consortium is looking for a skilled Mechanical Superintendent to oversee and lead the effective delivery of mechanical TBM activities.  

About the role

• Provide input into the total Mechanical labour and supervision resources required for the project and the recruitment of workforce.
• Develop strong working relationships with external stakeholders and act as the primary contact for subcontractor representatives, employees and their representatives such as unions.
• Attend weekly meetings to review progress against objectives. 
• Ensure that quality of works performed are always met including Safety and Environmental standards. 
• Review overall project program and ensure that the proposed works can be delivered in that time and overseeing the management of short to medium term programming. 
• Be a visible leader on site by carrying out site walks, addressing the project team and engaging with stakeholders to address any non-conformances or issues. 

Your skills and experience

• Proven experience Supervising Mechanical works on Tier 1 projects, TBM and conveyor specific experience is essential.
• Mechanical trade qualification (Essential).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate as part of a supportive high-performing team.
• Strong understanding of programme management, deadlines, and budget controls. 
• Ability to drive a positive Safety culture. 

Construction includes the delivery of 9 kilometers of twin, metro rail tunnels between Westmead and Sydney Olympic Park; excavation of new station boxes at Westmead and Parramatta; earthworks, utilities and connecting tunnels for a Maintenance and Stabling Facility at Clyde; a precast concrete segment factory at Eastern Creek; and a services facility, crossover structure and excavation to support tunnelling operations at Rosehill. 

The Gamuda Australia Laing O’Rourke Consortium combines global and local innovation, with leading expertise in delivering complex tunnelling and engineering projects.

The Consortium encourages and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce, including those from overseas, current Visa holders, and candidates from outside the construction and engineering sector. 

We engage, enable and empower our people. We want to speak with candidates who embrace inclusion and flexibility as keys to success.