Civil Construction Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. Airswift scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job reference
1281704
Location
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Sector
Energy - Renewables
Function
Engineering & Design
Employment type
Contract
Date published
October 12, 2026
Job Title: Civil Construction Supervisor
Duration: 12 months (subject for extension)
Schedule: 2/1 roster
Location: Western Australia, Australia
This opportunity sits within a major decarbonisation project portfolio across Pilbara operations, supporting the delivery of civil construction works in an active mining environment. The role will focus on contractor management, completions, inspections, handover activities and site-based stakeholder coordination to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. This position offers the chance to contribute to complex mine site construction activities with direct exposure to civil works, SIMOPS and field leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage multiple contractors and civil construction projects on site.
- Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and project requirements.
- Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality documentation, and construction records.
- Conduct punch-list inspections, defect management, and project close-out activities.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
- Coordinate construction activities with Superintendents, site teams, contractors, and key stakeholders.
- Manage contractor interfaces, handover activities, and SIMOPS planning.
- Conduct Field Leadership activities and promote visible safety leadership.
- Ensure compliance with Business Management System (BMS) requirements and project governance processes.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across project and operational teams.
- Identify, report, and manage workplace incidents, hazards, and non-conformances in accordance with site procedures.
Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum 10 years' construction experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory role within the mining industry.
- Demonstrated experience supervising large-scale civil construction projects in operating mine environments.
- Strong knowledge across civil works including earthworks, drainage, concrete construction, and associated infrastructure.
- Experience with completions management systems and project handover processes.
- Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality documentation.
- Proven contractor management and stakeholder engagement experience.
- Strong understanding of Australian standards, mining regulations, construction methodologies, inspections, and HS&E requirements.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to establish trusted relationships while balancing safety, quality, schedule, and operational requirements.
- Capable of passing the applicable legislative examination as prescribed under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022.
Desired Attributes
- Strong leadership presence with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic site environment.
- Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Experienced in working collaboratively with multidisciplinary project and operational teams.
About Airswift:
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.
Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)
If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply directly to this advertisement or send your application via email to [email protected] with your updated CV/ resume & contact details. Alternatively, you may contact Louis at +61 (08) 6245 0671 for more information.
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