Construction and Maintenance Supervisor - Program Delivery

• Work on large-scale water infrastructure projects as part of Sydney waters $32billion investment over the next 10 years!
• You will be located in 1 of our 3 regions in the Greater Sydney area – North/South/West.
• On-site work.
• Enjoy the convenience of using a company vehicle for work purpose.

Overview of this role in Sydney water:

Sydney Water’s Program Delivery team has a growing pipeline of work and has continuing requirements for experienced Construction & Maintenance Supervisors with a background in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Engineering, Design, to join their team. 

Whether you enjoy working on a single large project or prefer to work across a suite of smaller projects there’s some fantastic opportunities for you at Sydney Water in the Program delivery space.

About your role:

We’re hiring an experienced Construction & Maintenance Supervisor to support the Project Manager throughout every phase of the project lifecycle in delivering safe, high-quality projects on time and within budget.

You’ll oversee compliance with site inspections, legislation, HSEQ, and stakeholder requirements, while ensuring construction aligns with Sydney Water’s systems and plans.

You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Supervisory / management role working in Planning and/or Design and Construction (D&C) project delivery in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil infrastructure or utilities industry sectors. 

As a Construction & Maintenance Supervisor you will:

• Be “boots on the ground” for the Project Managers.
• Support project teams across all phases of the project lifecycle ensuring safe construction & maintenance that meets design, quality, and stakeholder requirements.
• Mange any hold points & conduct site inspections to ensure HSEQ, environment protection and legislative standards as well as audit maintenance activities.
• Assist in reviewing contract management plans & verify compliance during project delivery.
• Provide your expert Civil/Electrical/Mechanical input during all project phases.

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Trade qualifications in Electrical, Mechanical, and/or Civil fields or equivalent experience.
• A tertiary qualification in construction management. Engineering qualification is highly desirable.
• 10+ years’ experience in construction, maintenance, large infrastructure or utilities industry sectors.
• At least 5+yrs in a supervisory role
• Experience on planning and/or Design and Construction (D&C) project delivery in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil infrastructure.
• Strong technical skills across civil, electrical, or mechanical works, with advanced project management ability.
• Solid knowledge of safety, environmental, and legislative requirements (HSEQ); internal auditor training is a bonus.

What’s in it for you:  

• Company Vehicle: Enjoy the convenience of using a company vehicle strictly for work purpose.
• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 
• Employee Networks: We proudly offer and support Employee Led networks, such as Women of Water, Pride, First Nations and Disability & Neurodiversity Networks 
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success in the direction you desire. 
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 
• Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 
• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance. 
• Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Closing Date: Monday 21st April at 11:59 PM AEST

We want to ensure you feel supported and informed throughout every step of our recruitment process. Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact deirbhile.neary@sydneywater.com.au for any further information.

Working at Sydney Water  

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.  

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community.  

Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms,Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check. 

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