Our client is a well-established specialist piling and ground engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Dewatering Supervisor / Manager to lead and manage dewatering operations across projects in the Gold Coast and broader South-East Queensland region.
This is a senior, hands-on role offering autonomy, stability, and the opportunity to take ownership of critical groundwater control works on complex construction sites.
The Role
You will be responsible for planning, supervising, and optimising dewatering systems to support excavation, piling, and shoring works.
Working closely with project managers and site teams, you will ensure dewatering activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project and environmental requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and manage dewatering operations including wellpoint and deep well systems
Lead site crews and coordinate plant, pumps, and equipment
Install, commission, monitor, and adjust dewatering systems
Identify and resolve groundwater and site-specific challenges
Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental, and discharge requirements




Liaise with project teams, clients, and regulators as required
Maintain site records, reporting, and dewatering documentation
About You
Proven experience in a Dewatering Supervisor, Dewatering Manager, or Senior Dewatering Technician role
Strong technical understanding of groundwater control systems and pump operations
Background in civil construction, piling, shoring, or ground engineering
Confident leading crews and managing site activities
Robust safety leadership and problem-solving skills
Ability to read and interpret drawings and dewatering designs
What's on Offer
Competitive salary package based on experience
Long-term role with a strong and growing contractor
Gold Coast-based projects (minimal FIFO / travel)
High level of autonomy and influence over site delivery
Opportunity to work on technically challenging projects
If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in further detail, please contact Rachel on .
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📌 Dewatering Supervisor (Gold Coast)
🏢 Morson Edge (Australia)
📍 Gold Coast