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Civil Site Supervisors

SA Power Networks
Department:Construction
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Adelaide
Location:Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Salary:A$250,000 - A$250,000
Skills:
CIVIL CONSTRUCTIONSUBSTATIONEARTHWORKSLEADERSHIPSUBCONTRACTOR MANAGEMENTWHSQUALITY SYSTEMS
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Job Description

Posted on: May 8, 2026

  • Provide direct leadership to multiple civil subcontractor crews
  • Contribute to SA’s grid reliability & resilience in permanent leadership role
  • Overtime at x2 | 13% super | Auto Income Protection | 17.5% leave loading
  • Salary: Circa $250K including overtime + 13% super + LAFHA allowance

Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide - and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart. The expertise and dedication of our people spans the entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work. At Enerven, we’re connecting you with tomorrow. About the role Our South Australian Delivery team is responsible for delivering critical electrical infrastructure projects across the state. We are currently seeking experienced Civil Site Supervisors with strong background in substation or heavy industrial civil construction to join the team. In this role you will provide direct leadership and supervision for multiple subcontractors and be the driving force behind our dedicated team delivering a large-scale project on time and to client requirements. Key responsibilities will include:

  • overseeing WHS, Environmental and Quality Systems for the entire worksite
  • supervising overall work group performance, including productivity, stakeholder engagement and compliance
  • coordination between subcontractors, internal staff and external stakeholders
  • commissioning interface
  • work planning to ensure schedule and project outcomes are met
  • ensuring resource utilisation is cost-effective to meet budget needs.

This role involves working on project sites across SA. Rosters vary depending on project requirements, with a typical roster of 10 days on / 4 days off, 11-hour days, plus overtime and travel allowances. These roles will be offered as 24mth Term Contracts. About you You’re an experienced civil construction supervisor with strong communication and problem-solving skills. You confidently lead diverse subcontractor teams and engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders to resolve complex project challenges. You’re driven to lead safe, high-performing teams and deliver work to the highest quality standards. You will bring:

  • Extensive experience managing major earthworks and civil construction on substation, electrical infrastructure, or similar large-scale projects
  • Strong experience leading crews and managing subcontractors on construction sites
  • Current SA Driver’s Licence

About usThe work behind the network When you join Enerven, you are working for a team guided by its core values of dependability, proactiveness and collaboration. A skilled and diverse workforce Our broad industry skillset enables us to meet complex challenges with agility and expertise. Our team is at the forefront of change - building a more sustainable future by connecting Australia with tomorrow. Outstanding culture of safety and well-being Health, safety and well-being form the foundations of our operations, and we have an unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the community we serve. Flexible work options and employee benefit programs Enjoy flexible working conditions that ensure you can have a better work, life balance, all in a collaborative, safe and supportive work environment. Our variety of employee benefits include:

  • All overtime (over 75hrs per fortnight) paid at double time
  • Generous living-away-from-home allowance
  • 13% superannuation (1% above current legislated employer contributions)
  • 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
  • Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year
  • Generous Employee Referral Program with incentives of up to $5,000
  • 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave
  • Ability to purchase extra annual leave of up to 20 days
  • Leadership and career development opportunities
  • Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme
  • Salary sacrifice towards novated lease vehicle
  • Corporate discount towards health insurance and gym memberships

An inclusive and equal opportunity organisation We value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia, our employees can receive full access to research, events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion. Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at recruitment@enerven.com.au Be part of something bigger. Join Enerven and help connect Australia with tomorrow

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