Site Manager in Adelaide

Proudly Australian and privately owned, Hansen Yuncken has been delivering quality construction projects for over a century. With a strong national presence and a reputation for quality, collaboration and safety, we are committed to delivering complex projects and building lasting relationships with our clients and people.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our South Australian team on a significant Defence project at Osborne. You will be working closely with the Senior Site Manager, Project Manager, subcontractors, consultants and the broader project team, to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality.

We are looking for a hands-on Site Manager with strong leadership skills and proven experience delivering large scale commercial building projects, ideally within a Tier 1 construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
• Lead and coordinate subcontractors, trades and site personnel to achieve project milestones.
• Develop, monitor and manage short-term construction programmes and work sequences.
• Oversee construction methodology, including structural works, building services coordination, internal finishes and external works.
• Drive quality assurance, ensuring inspections, ITPs, hold points and required documentation are completed.
• Implement and maintain site safety and environmental management requirements.
• Monitor productivity, identify construction risks and proactively resolve site issues.
• Coordinate materials, plant, equipment and site logistics.
• Work collaboratively with the Project Manager, Contracts Administrator, engineers and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reporting and compliance documentation.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on large-scale commercial building projects.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 or established commercial head contractor.
• A strong understanding of both structural construction and internal finishes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, trades and multiple work fronts.
• Strong knowledge of construction programmes, site logistics, quality assurance and WHS requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to build strong working relationships and drive accountability across the site team.
• Relevant qualifications in Building and Construction, Construction Management or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
• Experience delivering complex Defence, government or other highly regulated construction projects will be advantageous.

Defence Project Requirements

Applicants must be Australian citizens or citizens of a Five Eyes (FVEY) member country — Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada or New Zealand — to meet the project's security clearance eligibility requirements. Please ensure this is clearly outlined in your application to be considered for this role.

Why Join Hansen Yuncken?

• Work on a significant Defence construction project.
• Join an established national builder with a strong reputation in commercial construction.
• Be part of a collaborative team with experienced construction leaders.
• Access career development opportunities across a diverse portfolio of projects.
• Receive an attractive remuneration package commensurate with your experience.

If you are an experienced Site Manager looking for your next challenge and want to contribute to the delivery of a major Defence project in South Australia, we would welcome your application. Please submit your resume through SEEK to be considered for this opportunity.