Civil Drainage Supervisor

Lead Great People. Build Great Work. Shape the South West.

If you're looking for a leadership role that keeps you close to home-not weeks away on FIFO-this is your chance. Our client is seeking an experienced

Civil Drainage Supervisor to join their growing team and work on exciting projects across the South West, allowing you to be home every night with your family.

With new contract awards driving continued growth, our client is looking for a skilled leader who takes pride in their work, their crew, and delivering exceptional project outcomes.

If you're someone who leads from the front, has high emotional intelligence, communicates effectively, and enjoys solving problems on the ground, you'll fit right in.

This is a hands-on, people-focused role that plays a key part in delivering high-quality drainage and underground services projects.

Why Join Our Client?

• True Work-Life Balance: Local South West projects with no FIFO requirements.
• Stability & Growth: Join a well-established and respected civil contractor with a strong pipeline of ongoing work.
• Career Development: Access comprehensive training and genuine career progression opportunities.
• Safety-First Culture: Work with experienced leaders who are committed to maintaining the highest safety standards.
• Health & Wellbeing: Annual skin checks, flu vaccinations, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Modern Equipment: Work with a modern fleet of more than 100 pieces of plant and equipment.
• Supportive Team Culture: Enjoy regular social events, BBQs, footy tipping, lotto, and a collaborative workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor site crews to safely deliver high-quality drainage projects.
• Manage day-to-day site operations while adapting to changing project priorities.
• Promote excellence in safety, quality, environmental compliance, and project delivery.
• Interpret civil and drainage plans and oversee accurate site execution.
• Maintain daily project documentation, including site diaries, inspections, and ITPs.
• Conduct pre-start meetings and toolbox talks to keep teams informed and engaged.
• Develop and mentor team members to build long-term capability.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.

About You

• Extensive experience as a Civil Drainage Supervisor
• Strong knowledge of stormwater, sewer, water mains, earthworks, and underground services.
• Proven ability to coordinate plant, operators, subcontractors, and materials.
• Solid understanding of civil construction methods, compaction/testing, drainage equipment, pipe laying, excavation, lasers, and grade setting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Genuine commitment to workplace safety.
• Relevant trade qualifications (Plumber/Drainer Tradesperson) are highly regarded.
• Schedule 26 certification is highly regarded.
• PVC pipe-laying accreditation or poly-welding ticket is desirable but not essential.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and highly respected civil construction company with more than 20 years of experience delivering quality civil construction, maintenance, and earthworks projects across the South West.

Their values are simple: They care, take ownership, prioritise safety, and deliver exceptional results.

If you're looking to join a company that values its people, invests in their development, and fosters a strong team culture, we'd love to hear from you.