Civil Supervisor Permanent NEW
Empower Management is partnering with this respected Brisbane civil contractor to recruit an experienced Civil Supervisor for ongoing civil infrastructure and subdivision projects across South East Queensland. This is a role for a proper site leader — someone who knows how to run crews, manage subbies, keep the job moving and solve problems before they turn into dramas.
You’ll be working across a strong mix of subdivisions, roadworks, council works, TMR-related works, drainage, utilities, water infrastructure, earthworks and concrete works.
The projects are local, varied and real — typically in the $5M–$20M range — with Brisbane/SEQ-based work, a Monday-to-Friday roster and the chance to be home every night.
This isn’t a short-term project hire. It’s a permanent role with a stable civil contractor that backs good people, values straight talk and expects strong site performance.
The Role
As Civil Supervisor, you’ll take ownership of daily site delivery.
You’ll coordinate crews, subcontractors, plant, materials, and the daily programme while working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and senior leadership.
The focus is simple: keep the job safe, productive, organised and moving in the right direction.
You’ll be trusted to lead from the front — not micromanaged from the office.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise civil works across subdivisions, roads, drainage, utilities, concrete and infrastructure projects
- Coordinate crews, subcontractors, plant, materials and daily site activity
- Drive safety, quality, productivity and programme outcomes
- Manage daily planning, sequencing and site coordination
- Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and delivery teams
- Identify site issues early and keep the job moving
- Mentor crews and help build a strong site culture
- Maintain high standards without carrying ego or politics onto site
About You
You’ll be an experienced Civil Supervisor who is confident running work on the ground.
You don’t need to be the loudest person on site — but you do need to be respected, organised and able to get the best out of people.
You will ideally bring experience across:
- Subdivisions and urban development
- Roadworks, council works or TMR-related projects
- Drainage, utilities and water infrastructure
- Earthworks, pavements and concrete works
- Managing crews, subbies and daily production
- Reading plans, coordinating works and solving site issues
- Driving safety, quality and productivity on site
Exposure to council, TMR or water infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone honest, reliable and commercially aware — a Supervisor who leads by example and knows how to get work done properly.
Why This Role?
Because good Supervisors deserve more than constant chaos, poor planning and weekend burnout.
This is a chance to join a contractor with strong local work, a solid pipeline, and a leadership team that understands what happens on-site. You’ll be backed to lead, trusted to make decisions and supported by a team that values hard work, accountability and doing the job right.
For a Civil Supervisor seeking stability, variety, and a high-performance environment without the nonsense, this is a strong move.
