Take ownership.
Lead the crew.
Deliver the project.
Papillo Earthmovers is a growing South Australian civil and bulk earthworks contractor delivering commercial, industrial and large-scale earthworks projects across Adelaide and regional SA.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Civil Site Supervisor to join our team and take ownership of day‐to‐day site operations, crews, plant and project delivery.
This is a hands‐on leadership role for someone who knows civil construction, can confidently run a site and wants the opportunity to progress towards Project Management.
About the role
You will be responsible for coordinating site activities from pre-start through to completion, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to specification.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supervising civil and bulk earthworks crews across multiple projects
Managing daily site operations, workflow and productivity
Leading crews and coordinating plant and machinery
Coordinating subcontractors, materials and deliveries
Reading and interpreting civil drawings and plans
Setting up and using GPS and UTS control systems
Coordinating levels, set out and earthworks requirements
Conducting pre-starts and toolbox meetings
Maintaining WHS, quality and environmental standards
Liaising with Project Managers, subcontractors, clients and site personnel
Identifying and resolving site issues to keep projects moving




Supporting projects from pre-construction handover through to completion
About you
We are looking for a Senior Civil Supervisor / Foreman with the experience and confidence to take control of a busy civil construction site.
You will have:
Minimum 5 years' civil construction experience
Proven experience supervising civil or bulk earthworks projects
Robust knowledge of civil construction methods and site operations
Ability to confidently read and interpret civil plans
Experience with GPS and UTS systems
Strong understanding of civil plant and machinery
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Strong commitment to safety and quality
White Card and relevant industry tickets
A reliable, professional and practical approach
Ability to work Monday-Saturday when project requirements require it
At Papillo, you'll be joining a growing SA contractor with a strong pipeline of work and the equipment and capability to deliver major earthworks projects.
We offer:
Strong pipeline of civil and bulk earthworks projects
Modern and versatile plant fleet
Supportive management
Genuine responsibility and autonomy on site
Career progression into Project Management
Competitive remuneration based on experience
Opportunity to work on a variety of commercial, industrial and large-scale projects
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📌 Senior Civil Site Supervisor (Adelaide)
🏢 Papillo Civil
📍 Adelaide