Job Description

Civil Crew Lead/Leading Hand - Bulk Earthworks & Foundations

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Civil Crew Lead / Leading Hand – Bulk Earthworks & Foundations

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Pro Civil Works is seeking an experienced Civil Crew Lead / Leading Hand to join our team on a major renewable energy infrastructure project in regional NSW.

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This is a living-away-from-home position, working on a roster for the duration of the project. Accommodation will be provided while working away.

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We are looking for a hands‐on crew lead with solid experience in bulk earthworks, foundations and general civil construction, who can lead a small crew while also operating plant and working alongside the team.

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The Role

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Working closely with the Site Civil Supervisor and Project Management team, you will lead a civil crew delivering a range of construction activities across the project.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Leading and coordinating a small civil crew
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- Operating excavators and other civil plant as required
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- Bulk excavation, cut and fill activities
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- Site stripping, trimming and preparation
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- Foundation excavation and preparation
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- Structural and equipment foundation works
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- Backfilling and compaction
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- Working to levels, grades and tolerances
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- Trenching and service excavation
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- Drainage and swale construction
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- Pit and pipe installation
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- Access roads and hardstand construction
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- Coordinating daily works with the Site Civil Supervisor
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- Completing pre-starts, Take 5s, HACs and site documentation
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- Monitoring productivity, quality and safety
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- Coordinating plant, tools, materials and consumables required by the crew
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- Reading and working from construction drawings and specifications
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- Identifying construction issues early and escalating them appropriately
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- Maintaining good housekeeping and site presentation
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This is a hands‐on position. The successful applicant will be expected to lead from the front, operate plant when required and actively contribute to the delivery of the works.

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Living Away From Home

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This position requires living away from home while rostered on the project.

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Applicants must be comfortable working in regional NSW for extended rostered periods.

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Accommodation will be provided by Pro Civil Works while working away.

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This role will suit someone who is accustomed to project-based civil construction and understands the requirements of working away from home as part of a roster.

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Essential Experience

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Applicants must have:

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- Previous experience as a Civil Leading Hand, Crew Lead or similar
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- Strong bulk earthworks experience
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- Strong civil foundations experience
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- Excavation, backfilling and compaction experience
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- Experience working to levels, grades and tolerances
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- Excavator operating experience
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- Experience leading civil crews in the field
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- Ability to read and understand civil construction drawings
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- Good understanding of construction methodology and sequencing
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- Strong safety awareness
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- Good communication and organisational skills
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- A practical, hands‐on approach
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- Willingness and ability to work away from home on a roster
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Applicants without demonstrated bulk earthworks and foundation construction experience are unlikely to be suitable for this position.

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Experience within substations, renewable energy, BESS, transmission, utilities or major infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

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Tickets & Licences

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Applicants should hold:

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- Current Australian Driver Licence
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- White Card
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- Excavator competency/ticket
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Additional plant competencies, First Aid, roller, loader, skid steer or other relevant civil construction tickets will be advantageous.

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About Pro Civil Works

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Pro Civil Works is an established civil contractor delivering projects across the electrical utility, renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.

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Our capabilities include:

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- Bulk earthworks
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- Civil and equipment foundations
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- Substation and BESS civil works
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- Trenching and excavation
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- Pit and pipe
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- Drainage
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- Access roads and hardstands
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- Electrical infrastructure civil works
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- General civil construction
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We are continuing to expand our presence across the energy and infrastructure sectors and are looking for experienced people who want to grow with the business.

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What We Offer

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- Long-term project opportunity
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- Accommodation provided while working away
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- Rostered working arrangement
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- Major renewable energy infrastructure project
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- Modern plant and equipment
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- Support from experienced site and project management
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- Opportunity to join a growing civil contractor
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- Further project opportunities for strong performers
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This is a living-away-from-home role. Please only apply if you are comfortable working away from home on a roster.

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If you are an experienced Civil Crew Lead or Leading Hand with a strong background in bulk earthworks and foundations, we would like to hear from you.

📌 Civil Crew Lead/Leading Hand - Bulk Earthworks & Foundations (New South Wales)
🏢 Pro Civil Works
📍 New South Wales