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 prospect 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

Robust 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

Strong safety leadership and problem-solving skills

Ability to read and interpret drawings and dewatering designs

What’s on Offer

Market-market-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 .

📌 Dewatering Supervisor Gold Coast (Australia)
🏢 Morson Edge (Australia)
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