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We are seeking an experienced Road Superintendent to oversee the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of road construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects. The successful candidate will coordinate daily field operations, supervise crews and subcontractors, and ensure that all work is completed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, schedules, and quality standards. This role requires a practical leader who can manage competing priorities, make sound decisions in the field, and maintain a strong focus on safety, productivity, and workmanship.

Key responsibilities include planning labour, equipment, materials, and site activities; assigning tasks and monitoring progress; interpreting drawings, specifications, and work schedules; and coordinating with project managers, engineers, inspectors, suppliers, utility representatives, and other stakeholders. You will conduct regular site inspections, identify and resolve construction issues, maintain accurate daily records, and contribute to progress reporting and cost control. The role will also involve enforcing health and safety procedures, environmental requirements, traffic management plans, and applicable legislation. You will be expected to promote a positive team culture, coach employees, address performance concerns, and ensure that equipment and work areas are maintained in a safe and efficient condition.

Applicants should have substantial experience supervising roadworks, civil construction, or infrastructure maintenance projects, together with a strong understanding of grading, paving, drainage, excavation, asphalt, aggregate, and winter maintenance operations. Formal training or qualifications in civil construction, engineering technology, construction management, or a related discipline are advantageous. A valid driving licence and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions are required. Strong communication, organisational, problem-solving, and leadership skills are essential, as is the flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, or emergency call-outs when project requirements demand. Experience with construction documentation, scheduling systems, and quality or safety management processes will be highly regarded.

We are seeking an experienced Road and Bridge Superintendent to oversee the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of road, bridge, drainage, and related civil infrastructure works. This role will coordinate day-to-day construction activities, supervise field crews and subcontractors, and ensure projects are completed to approved plans, specifications, schedules, and budgets. The successful candidate will provide practical leadership on site while maintaining high standards of workmanship, productivity, safety, and environmental performance.

Key responsibilities include planning and allocating labour, plant, materials, and equipment; interpreting engineering drawings, contracts, and technical specifications; monitoring construction progress and quality; and coordinating inspections, testing, traffic management, and utility interfaces. You will identify and resolve site issues, maintain accurate daily records, review timesheets and quantities, and contribute to progress reporting and cost control. The role will also involve liaising with engineers, contractors, suppliers, regulators, stakeholders, and members of the public, as well as responding promptly to operational issues and emergency works. You will be expected to enforce safe work practices, conduct toolbox meetings, investigate hazards and incidents, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, permits, standards, and environmental requirements.

Applicants should have substantial experience supervising road, bridge, or civil construction projects, with demonstrated knowledge of earthworks, pavements, concrete structures, drainage, asphalt, traffic control, and construction methods. A relevant trade qualification, certificate, diploma, or equivalent industry experience is desirable. Strong leadership, communication, organisational, problem-solving, and reporting skills are essential, along with the ability to read plans, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions under pressure. A current driver’s licence and relevant construction safety certifications are required. The successful applicant must be willing to work outdoors in varying conditions and undertake occasional extended hours, weekend work, or emergency response as project requirements dictate.

We are seeking an experienced Road Construction Superintendent to lead the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of road and civil construction projects. This role will oversee site operations from mobilisation through to completion, coordinating field teams, subcontractors, plant, materials and daily activities to ensure work is delivered in accordance with approved designs, project schedules, budgets and relevant standards. The successful candidate will provide visible leadership on site and maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity and environmental compliance.

Key responsibilities will include planning and supervising roadworks, earthworks, drainage, pavements, kerbing, asphalt, concrete and associated civil infrastructure activities. You will interpret drawings, specifications and construction programmes; allocate labour and equipment; monitor progress against milestones; and resolve site issues promptly. The Superintendent will coordinate with project managers, engineers, surveyors, consultants, clients and subcontractors, ensuring clear communication and accurate reporting. Duties will also include conducting pre-starts and toolbox meetings, enforcing safe work practices, inspecting completed works, managing quality documentation, monitoring costs and identifying opportunities to improve construction methods and efficiency.

Applicants should have substantial experience supervising road construction or civil infrastructure projects, with a strong understanding of earthworks, road formation, pavement construction, drainage and relevant construction standards. Experience managing multiple work fronts and leading diverse site crews is essential. You will need the ability to read and interpret technical drawings, programmes and specifications, use construction management systems and maintain accurate records. Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills are required, together with a practical, hands-on approach and the confidence to make sound decisions under pressure. Relevant trade, technical or construction qualifications, site safety training and appropriate industry licences will be highly regarded. A commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful and productive workplace is essential.