Senior Supervisor (Mechanical)

Senior Supervisor (Mechanical)

Seymour Whyte Constructions is seeking an experienced Senior Supervisor (Mechanical) to join a significant water infrastructure program in Canberra. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a long-term, collaborative delivery partnership focused on enhancing critical wastewater infrastructure to support regional growth and sustainability.

Seymour Whyte, in conjunction with Vinci Grande Projects and Beca, has been appointed by ICON Water to undertake the Design and Construct upgrade of the Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre. This facility is the ACT's primary wastewater treatment plant and the largest of its kind in inland Australia. The four-year project aims to modernise waste handling systems, accommodate future growth, and prepare for potential changes to air emission standards. Located near central Canberra, this upgrade will strengthen and future-proof vital infrastructure for the region.

As a Senior Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in the execution of complex mechanical installations, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Your responsibilities will include leading crews and subcontractors across various mechanical scopes, such as treatment systems, pumps, pipelines, processing equipment, and associated infrastructure.

About the role:

• Lead and supervise mechanical works on site, ensuring alignment with program, quality, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractors and self-perform crews for installation and commissioning activities.
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all site and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and project teams to manage interfaces and resolve issues.
• Monitor progress, productivity, and resource allocation across mechanical scopes.
• Support the planning, sequencing, and staging of works within a live or complex environment.

About you:

• Proven experience as a Supervisor or Senior Supervisor on mechanical installation projects.
• A background in water, wastewater, civil, utilities, or heavy industrial projects is highly regarded.
• A strong understanding of mechanical systems, including pumps, treatment equipment, dosing systems, or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage subcontractors on complex builds.
• Solid communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• A commitment to safety, quality, and delivering outcomes.

Benefits:

• Financial Wellbeing: Competitive remuneration, bonus programs, salary continuance insurance, and an employee share program.
• Generous Leave: Purchased leave program, paid parental leave, and birthday leave.
• Career Development: Opportunities to measure progress via our Engineering Competency Matrix and Learning & Development programs.
• Discounts: Access to shopping, fitness, and wellbeing discounts through Flare and WHEREFIT partnerships, including discounted gym memberships and classes.
• Health & Wellbeing: Discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, fertility benefit, and an employee assistance program (EAP).

Company Details:

Seymour Whyte is a successful civil contracting business with over 35 years of operation in Australia. Combining the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2 company with the expertise of a Tier 1 contractor and the enhanced resources of VINCI, one of the world's largest construction companies, we offer the best of three worlds to our employees and clients.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry includes fostering an inclusive culture that embraces differences and provides equal opportunities for growth and value for all. We are unified in our pursuit of a balanced and fair workplace.

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 with the right to work in Australia.

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To learn more about Seymour Whyte, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au.

Reference code: 494865.

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

Location: Holder Work type: Full-time, onsite Salary: Company provided vehicle, fuel card or allowances