This is a permanent, full-time prospect for a hands-on leader who knows civil construction and can turn the day’s plan into safe, productive work on site. Working closely with the Site Supervisor and Project Manager, you will coordinate crews, subcontractors, plant, materials and daily activities, keep works moving to program and step up when the Supervisor is off site. This is a site-based role, with locations varying by project. South East Queensland projects generally operate Monday to Friday. When working away from home, you can expect to work a maximum of 10 days on, 4 days off roster, with night works when required.

Key duties

Plan and allocate daily work with the Site Supervisor, including labour, subcontractors, plant, materials and deliveries

Lead from the front across road construction, drainage, earthworks and concrete activities

Keep works progressing to program and communicate delays, site constraints and resource needs early

Read and communicate plans, levels, grades, specifications and construction requirements

Monitor productivity, workmanship and site progress and address issues before they affect delivery

Run pre-starts, toolbox talks and daily site checks and support Safe Work Method Statement compliance

Coach less experienced team members and set clear expectations for safety, quality and conduct

Complete site diaries, timesheets, permits and quality records accurately and on time

What you need

Proven experience leading civil crews on road, drainage, earthworks or concrete projects

Strong hands-on construction knowledge and the judgement to make practical decisions on site

Confidence coordinating people, subcontractors, plant and daily work fronts

The ability to read plans, check levels and explain construction requirements clearly





A positive attitude, reliability and direct, respectful communication

A strong focus on safety, productivity and completing work properly the first time

Flexibility to work Monday to Friday across South East Queensland and, when required, work away from home on 10 days on, 4 days off roster

White Card and current Queensland driver licence

Certificate III in Civil Construction, Transport and Main Roads experience, Traffic Control, Traffic Management Implementation or First Aid tickets will be highly regarded

What's on offer

$40 to $45 per hour, depending on experience

Permanent, full-time employment with a growing Queensland contractor

Company phone and vehicle

Project uplift and applicable benefits when working away from home

Support to complete a Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision while you work

A clear pathway into Site Supervision, backed by experienced project and site leaders

The opportunity to help shape a growing South East Queensland team where initiative is noticed and valuable work is recognised

About Us HEH Civil is a family-owned Queensland civil contractor delivering road, airport, water, sewer, bridge, drainage and earthworks projects for government and private clients. We are large enough to deliver significant infrastructure, but small enough for site leaders to be heard and have direct access to decision-makers. With offices in Cairns, Mareeba and Brisbane and a growing South East Queensland pipeline, we hire for the long term and value practical leadership, open communication and people who take pride in doing the job properly.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia. HEH Civil welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

📌 Leading Hand (Brisbane)
🏢 HEH Civil Pty
📍 Brisbane