Earthworks Supervisor - Infrastructure

About the Company

NRW Civil & Mining is proud to be one of the leading civil and mining contractors in the Australian resources and infrastructure sectors. Our ongoing success is a direct consequence of the commitment we make to our clients, people, and the communities in which we operate.

With over 30 years’ experience as a civil and mining contractor, we have become a partner of choice for many of Australia’s leading resource companies nationwide. Our positive safety culture has resulted in a leading safety record and strong ties with local communities have been established through training programmes, employment, subcontracting and partnering opportunities.

NRW is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strongly support diversity in our workforce. Applicants from a wide sector of the community including women and Indigenous cultures are encouraged to apply

About the Role

NRW has recently been awarded a new project involving the reconstruction and realignment of sections of Toodyay Road, including the construction of a bridge over Jimperding Brook. We are seeking an experienced Earthworks Supervisor to support our civil project delivery teams with relevant Main Roads experience. This role will work closely with site leadership to coordinate day-to-day earthworks operations, ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, while driving productivity and continuous improvement across the project.

This role will work closely with site leadership to coordinate day-to-day earthworks operations, ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, while driving productivity and continuous improvement across the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and supervising mobile plant operators and subcontractors on site
• Supervising civil earthworks activities in accordance with project plans and specifications
• Planning daily work activities to ensure safe productivity and achievement of targets
• Leading daily pre-starts and toolbox meetings
• Monitoring quality and ensuring works meet contractual and client requirements
• Identifying and resolving construction and engineering issues in collaboration with support teams
• Monitoring progress of personnel and equipment requirements
• Confirming quantities and supporting month-end reporting
• Maintaining a high level of safety performance and leading by example to promote safe work practices
• Coaching and developing team members to improve capability and performance
• Ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and project requirements

About You / Requirements

• Substantial experience as an Earthworks Supervisor, within a civil infrastructure environment
• Significant experience working with MRWA on complex infrastructure projects with demonstrable understanding and experience with Main Roads specifications
• Extensive experience across bulk earthworks and civil construction activities including not but limited to road and pavement construction
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and mentor crews to achieve high performance outcomes
• Proven capability to plan and supervise works in line with project schedules, safety standards, and production targets
• Strong safety leadership with a proactive approach to hazard management
• Experience operating earthmoving equipment relevant to bulk earthworks and pavement construction
• Statutory 26 appointed preferable but not mandatory
• C Class Drivers Licence
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills
• Previous Main Roads experience in a metropolitan based role is essential

Qualifications & Certifications

• C Class Drivers Licence
• Statutory 26 (preferable but not mandatory)

What’s On Offer / Benefits

• Excellent rates, conditions and benefits
• Monday – Friday, occasional half day Saturday’s – day shift only
• Living away from home allowance for candidates further than a 50km radius from Toodyay
• Long term employment prospects
• Referral bonus program – earn $3k for a successful referral
• Competitive salary and career opportunities
• A culture driven organisation, be a part of a great crew
• Multiple company benefits including - income protection insurance / Employee Assistance Program (EAP) / discounted private health insurance / paid parental leave / salary sacrifice options & novated leases available
• Enjoy employee discounts with exclusive deals for groceries, entertainment, fuel vouchers, incredible savings on tech products and so much more - there are over 450 retailers offering amazing deals through our new benefits platform

How to Apply

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