At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a skilled crew in hands-on civil construction projects across Adelaide.
- Company: Kent Civil, a family-owned business with 16 years of experience.
- Benefits: Great hourly rate, overtime pay, five weeks annual leave, and well-maintained equipment.
- Other info: Enjoy a respectful workplace culture and direct access to management.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team that values quality workmanship and professional growth.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in civil construction, including 2+ years in a supervisory role.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
Kent Civil are a family-owned civil construction company who have been successfully operating in the market for over 16 years. We work predominately on local council projects within the Adelaide metropolitan area.
We are seeking an experienced civil construction supervisor to work with an experienced crew of 4 - 6 people. Looking for a better work environment? How does working 7:00am to 5:00pm in the Adelaide metropolitan area sound?
- Great hourly rate
- Overtime paid at applicable penalty rates
- Five weeks annual leave per year
- Well-maintained plant and equipment
- Experienced crews and proper resources to get the job done right
- A company that takes pride in delivering quality workmanship and outstanding finished products
- Direct access to management, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and efficiently
- A workplace culture built on respect, teamwork, and professionalism
If you're tired of cutting corners, working with inadequate resources, or being let down by poor planning, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team that values its people, supports its crews, and takes pride in every project we deliver.
About the role:
- Hands-on role, including machine operation and coordinating day-to-day civil construction activities.
- Working closely with the project management team regarding service and production targets.
- Will be responsible for your own crew of operators/construction workers to manage.
- Overseeing WHS and QA requirements on site.
- Construction Induction certification and relevant high-risk work tickets are required.
- Standard working hours are 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Skills & Experience:
- Previous civil project delivery experience in carparks, paving prep, roads, footpaths, earthworks, storm water and creek works.
- Experience in skidsteer, excavator, loader operations.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings.
- Ability to interpret and set out survey levels, including calculating grades.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in civil construction, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Australian work rights are required for this position.
Civil Construction Foreman / Leading Hand in Adelaide employer: Kent Civil Pty Ltd
Kent Civil is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With five weeks of annual leave and a focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance, our team enjoys the benefits of working on diverse civil construction projects within the Adelaide metropolitan area, allowing for consistent local work and the chance to return home each day. Join us to be part of a proudly South Australian-owned company that values quality workmanship and fosters strong relationships among its dedicated teams.
