Supervisor – Earthworks
FIFO Wind Farm Project | 2/1 Roster | 30% FIFO Uplift

Lead the delivery of major earthworks packages on a landmark renewable energy project with Symal Infrastructure

Symal Infrastructure is delivering a significant renewable energy project in Northern Queensland and is seeking an experienced Civil Supervisor – Earthworks to join our project team.

This is an opportunity to lead large-scale bulk earthworks activities on a major wind farm project, overseeing site crews, heavy plant operations, subcontractors, and production outcomes.

FIFO roster | 2 weeks on / 1 week off | 30% FIFO uplift | Accommodation & meals provided | Flights included

About the Role

As the Civil Supervisor – Earthworks, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of bulk earthworks activities, ensuring construction targets, quality standards, and project milestones are achieved.

You will provide strong leadership to earthworks crews and coordinate resources across activities including bulk excavation, cut and fill operations, road formation, drainage, and associated civil infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise earthworks crews, operators, leading hands, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Manage daily earthworks operations including bulk excavation, trimming, grading, compaction, and material placement
• Coordinate heavy plant utilisation including dozers, excavators, graders, rollers, water carts, and haulage equipment
• Drive production targets and monitor progress against construction programs and three-week lookaheads
• Ensure earthworks activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications
• Monitor quality requirements including compaction, testing, inspections, and ITP compliance
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, SWMS, ITPs, and project documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce delays, and optimise plant and workforce performance
• Maintain accurate daily records, reporting, and construction documentation
• Manage subcontractor performance and ensure works are delivered to project requirements
• Mentor and develop Leading Hands, operators, and site personnel

About You

• Proven experience supervising large-scale bulk earthworks projects within civil infrastructure
• 7+ years’ experience in civil construction, with strong earthworks delivery experience
• Experience leading earthworks crews on major projects such as wind farms, roads, mining infrastructure, or large civil developments
• Strong understanding of bulk earthworks methodologies including cut/fill operations, mass haul, compaction, and material management
• Experience managing heavy plant operations and coordinating multiple work fronts
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, ITPs, and construction documentation
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build high-performing site teams
• Experience working in remote or FIFO environments is highly regarded
• Current White Card and relevant construction tickets

Program & Production Management

• Plan and coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractor resources
• Monitor daily production rates and ensure earthworks targets are achieved
• Identify constraints, delays, and opportunities to improve efficiency
• Support project delivery in line with program, budget, and quality requirements

Safety, Environment & Quality

• Lead a strong safety culture across all earthwork’s activities
• Conduct pre-starts, toolbox talks, safety interactions, and site inspections
• Ensure environmental controls and project requirements are implemented
• Manage quality processes including inspections, testing, defects, and close-out activities

Why Join Symal?

• Deliver a major renewable energy infrastructure project in Northern Queensland
• Work with a leading Australian infrastructure contractor
• Long-term project opportunity
• FIFO 2/1 roster
• 30% FIFO uplift
• Flights provided
• Accommodation and meals supplied
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Be part of Australia’s renewable energy future

A career with us

At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Symal.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we’re here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Symal. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We’re empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

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