Senior Supervisor Civil - Solar Farm Project

About the role

A client of the employer is seeking an experienced Senior Supervisor (Civil) to oversee civil construction on a large-scale solar farm project near Biloela in Central Queensland. The project is part of a 720MWp solar and 600MW/2,400MWh battery storage development. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will lead supervisors, site crews and subcontractors and coordinate civil works from site preparation through to completion, including solar tracker systems, panel installations, inverters and supporting infrastructure. FIFO opportunities are available from Queensland home ports to Gladstone.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day civil construction operations, supervising site crews and subcontractors to meet safety, quality, productivity and program targets.
• Oversee site preparation, civil works and the civil aspects of solar tracker systems, panel installations, inverters and associated infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain construction schedules, coordinating labour, plant, materials and subcontractor resources.
• Monitor construction performance, costs and resource use, identify risks, resolve site issues and support accurate project reporting.
• Lead daily pre-start meetings, toolbox talks and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with HSE requirements, SWMS and quality procedures.
• Work with the Superintendent, Construction Manager, engineers and subcontractors to resolve technical issues, support inspections and maintain quality.

Required profile

• Trade qualification or equivalent, with a Construction White Card and current driver's licence.
• At least 10 years' construction experience, including at least one year leading teams in a similar supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience supervising civil construction, managing subcontractors and coordinating site workforces.
• Experience delivering utility-scale renewable energy projects over about 100MW is highly regarded; First Aid certification is also valued.

Required skills

• Understanding of civil construction methods, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Interpretation of technical drawings and specifications.
• Leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

What we offer

• Market-aligned pay.
• Career development and professional growth.
• Flexible parental leave and options such as adjusted hours and job sharing.

To apply, complete the online registration form and send your resume to the recruiter.