Working Site Supervisor – Concrete, Civil & Earthworks
Lava Construction Pty Ltd
Adelaide, South Australia | Full-time
Lead from the front
Lava Construction is seeking an experienced Working Site Supervisor to lead a small site crew while remaining actively involved in the work.
This is a practical, hands-on role for someone with strong experience across concreting, earthworks and residential civil construction.
You will take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of one site, coordinate a crew of approximately two to five employees and subcontractors, and ensure each job is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Lava Construction has operated in South Australia since ****, delivering concreting, excavation, retaining wall, drainage, demolition and associated site works throughout Adelaide and surrounding areas.
Key responsibilities
Lead and coordinate employees and subcontractors on site
Plan daily labour, plant, materials and work sequencing
Set out works and establish levels from plans and site information
Complete and supervise formwork, reinforcement and concrete preparation
Participate in concrete placing, screeding and finishing
Operate excavators, skid steers and other construction plant
Coordinate retaining wall, excavation and drainage works
Conduct pre-starts and maintain safe working practices
Monitor workmanship, productivity and site presentation
Identify site issues early and communicate requirements to management
Care for company vehicles, plant, tools and equipment
Keep work progressing in accordance with the agreed scope and program
About you
You are an experienced construction professional who leads by example.
You are comfortable directing a crew, but you are equally willing and able to get on the tools when required.
You will have:
Demonstrated experience leading a concreting, civil or earthworks crew
Strong concrete placing, screeding and finishing skills
Experience with formwork,



reinforcement and concrete levels
Competence operating excavators and skid steers
Experience constructing retaining walls and installing drainage
The ability to read plans, set out works and establish levels accurately
Good planning, organisation and problem-solving skills
A strong understanding of site safety and quality requirements
Clear and respectful communication skills
A current Australian driver's licence
A current White Card
Relevant plant tickets or evidence of competency
Full Australian working rights
Experience across exposed aggregate and decorative concrete will be highly regarded.
An MR or HR licence, first-aid qualification and additional civil construction tickets would also be advantageous.
What we offer
A market-competitive salary package, negotiable based on experience and capability
Superannuation in addition to the agreed base salary
Company vehicle and fuel for work-related use
Company phone or phone allowance
Permanent full-time employment
Approximately ***** hours per week, with occasional overtime
A varied mix of concreting, excavation, retaining wall and civil works
Quality company plant, vehicles, tools and equipment
Direct access to company leadership and the opportunity to make a genuine operational impact
Long-term career development within an established South Australian construction business
Apply
Please submit your resume together with a short introduction outlining:
Your concreting and civil construction experience
The crews or projects you have supervised
The plant you are competent to operate
Your licences, tickets and qualifications
Your availability and expected remuneration
If you are an experienced working supervisor who takes pride in quality workmanship, supports their crew and knows how to keep a site moving, we would like to hear from you.
Pay: $90,****** – $120,****** per year
Benefits:
Company car
Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person

📌 Working Site Supervisor – Concrete, Siteworks & Earthworks - Residential (South Australia)
🏢 Lava Construction
📍 South Australia