The opportunity
The best Site Supervisors don't just manage work. They make things happen.
We're looking for a Site Supervisor to join our Water team, leading crews and subcontractors across a diverse portfolio of network construction projects. From planning daily activities through to solving challenges in the field, you'll play a key role in keeping projects moving safely, efficiently and on schedule.
This is an opportunity for someone who thrives on the day-to-day energy of project delivery, enjoys leading from the front and takes pride in building strong teams and quality outcomes.
What you'll do
- Coordinate crews, subcontractors, plant, materials and resources across multiple projects
- Lead daily site operations and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently
- Drive strong safety, environmental and quality outcomes across all activities
- Build productive relationships with project teams, clients and stakeholders
- Support project planning, scheduling and delivery performance
- Monitor risks, implement controls and champion a proactive safety culture
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity and project outcomes
- Help deliver projects that meet the expectations of clients and local communities
What we offer
- Permanent opportunity within a growth industry that is continuously expanding and evolving.
- Work on projects that directly support critical community infrastructure.
- Suite of Downer benefits, including health and wellness initiatives.
- Join an organisation that truly values and practices flexible working options and has a demonstrated focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
What we're looking for
- Previous supervisory experience within construction, utilities or infrastructure projects
- Water industry experience highly regarded
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate crews and subcontractors
- Experience planning and delivering works safely and efficiently
- Knowledge of site safety, environmental and quality management practices
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to stay organised and perform in a fast-paced project environment
- A genuine commitment to Zero Harm and leading by example
About the team
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfying the project minimum requirements, a pre-employment medical and evidence of your right to work in Australia.
How to apply
Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
Skills Required
- Previous supervisory experience within construction, utilities or infrastructure projects
- Water industry experience
- Strong leadership skills with ability to coordinate crews and subcontractors
- Experience planning and delivering works safely and efficiently
- Knowledge of site safety, environmental and quality management practices
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to stay organised and perform in a fast-paced project environment
- Genuine commitment to Zero Harm and leading by example
- Pre-employment medical
- Evidence of right to work in Australia
What We Do
Downer Group is a leading provider of integrated infrastructure services across Australia and New Zealand, operating in sectors such as transport, utilities, facilities, and defense.
