Careers

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

Seymour Whyte is inviting expressions of interest from Site Engineers and Project Engineers for a potential major civil project in Brisbane’s northern suburbs.

The project, approximately 18 months in duration, will encompass roadworks, drainage, earthworks, pavements, and concrete bridgeworks. We are looking for experienced supervisors who are passionate about delivering top-quality results and enjoy working as part of a dynamic team.

Roles Available:

• Supervisor – Civil Works (Roadworks, Earthworks & Pavements)
  A background in civil works, specifically roadworks, earthworks, and pavements, is required.
• Supervisor – General Civil Works (Subcontractor Management)
  A general civil background is required, with experience managing various subcontract trades (e.g., kerbing, surfacing, ITS).

As a Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing field construction for your assigned work area, including the organisation, planning, and scheduling of both self-performed and subcontracted activities. The objective is to deliver the work to the required standard, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee construction activities for your allocated work area, ensuring safety, timeliness, and quality.
• Manage subcontractors and coordinate the scheduling of trades.
• Ensured compliance with Work Health and Safety and Environmental regulations.
• Lead pre-starts and toolbox talks and communicate effectively with the team.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, ITPs, and relevant legislation.
• Manage project budgets and assist with engineering forecasts.
• Help develop and monitor detailed programming for the work.
• Mentor and train leading hands and construction workers.
• Select the appropriate plant and equipment for tasks.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and layout plans.
• Interpret logic-linked bar chart programs to manage project scheduling.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Significant experience in delivering civil infrastructure construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage Work Health and Safety and Environmental legislative and procedural requirements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver pre-starts and toolbox talks.
• Working knowledge of Quality, IR, HR, and other relevant legislation and company policies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and the use of handheld technology (tablets, mobiles).
• Ability to understand client specifications and monitor ITPs across all trades.
• Experience managing project budgets and contributing to engineering forecasts.
• Capability to interpret and contribute to detailed project programming.
• Experience mentoring and developing team members, including leading hands and construction workers.
• Strong understanding of plant and equipment selection for specific tasks.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, layout plans, and schematic drawings.
• Certificate III or IV, trade qualifications, or substantial progress towards achievement.

We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:

• Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps:

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.

Reference code: 494306

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.