Supervisor – Civil in Sydney

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to our mission to design a better planet.

Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

The Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Transmission Project will build new high-capacity transmission lines, energy hubs and supporting infrastructure to transfer power generated by solar and wind projects to electricity consumers. The new infrastructure is expected to be operational by 2028 and will initially unlock up to 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity.

The project consists of 90km of 500kV overhead transmission lines and 150 km of 330kV transmission lines for generator connections, stretching from Elong Elong in the west through to Barigan Creek in the east, via an energy hub at Merotherie.

The Central-West Orana project is currently seeking a dedicated Supervisor – Civil to share their expertise within our growing Energy Hubs and Substations team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all construction works meet specifications and relevant standards.
• Takes responsibility for the quality of work under their supervision.
• Ensures that all construction works undertaken and completed are in conformance with the specification and relevant standards and Code of Practice.
• Checks to ensure whatever actions are required under Hold and Witness Points have been performed prior to commencing work.
• Ensure all workers have received a project specific induction that explains all hazards present on the project and the control measures to be followed before beginning working activities.
• Adopt a zero tolerance to work practices and equipment that may be unsafe or have serious adverse Safety or environmental impact.
• Ensures that project team completes all outstanding defects as a matter of priority.
• Ensures non-conformances are recorded and corrective actions initiated.
• Provides positive leadership to subcontractors, monitors and controls their performance and ensures the quality and standard of workmanship is performed.
• Drives commitment to quality both top down and bottom up.
• Ensures compliance with all ACEREZ D&C management system procedures including Plant Operator Assessments, verifies Daily Checklists, Weekly Checklists and works with Permits where required.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Preferable 5+ years' experience as a supervisor – on civil scopes including foundations, piling, bulk earthworks.
• Preferable experience constructing outdoor air insulated substations and substations at 220kV or above.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others.
• Presented problem solving / analytical skills.
• Understands specifications and drawings.
• Experience in managing subcontractors to ensure compliance with specifications and procedures.
• Demonstrated relevant leadership skills.
• Ensuring all relevant regulatory requirements are satisfied.
• Competent in planning and organising work schedules.
• Working knowledge of HS&E requirements and implementation of same.
• Self-confident and able to persuade, convince or impress others to gain their commitment and co-operation to a course of action.
• Good at multi-tasking and demonstrates sound judgments, including balancing competing issues.
• Must be able to issue clear directions to construction workers.
• Clear communication – verbal and written.

Supervisor positions are bus in, bus out, camp style accommodation provided for 14 days onsite and 7 days off site, on a roster-based arrangement out of the Central West Orana Region. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. As such, your employment may be with either of the parent companies, and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

For more information on how your personal data is managed, please refer to the privacy statements of each parent company. ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies.

Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.