u&u. Recruitment Partners is proudly assisting QBuild—the Queensland Government’s building and maintenance delivery business—to source an experienced Senior Supervisor for a contract role based in Cairns. QBuild plays a vital role in delivering construction, maintenance and upgrade works across essential public assets and this position will support the effective supervision of regional projects, staff and subcontractors across Far North Queensland.
 
The Opportunity

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with strong construction and maintenance knowledge, sound contract administration experience and the ability to manage both people and project delivery in a regional environment. You will oversee the planning and delivery of projects, supervise office and field staff, coordinate subcontractors, manage resources and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with legislative and contractual requirements.
 
This role will see you working closely with clients and internal stakeholders, monitoring performance, reviewing project standards, and helping QBuild deliver high-quality maintenance and upgrade outcomes across a diverse portfolio.

In this role, you will:

• Plan and deliver projects through the efficient supervision and development of office staff, field staff and subcontractors;

• Monitor and review project standards using work order management techniques to track service, expenditure and delivery;

• Manage regional resources including plant, equipment, depots and vehicles to support efficient project delivery;

• Provide high-level supervisory services across construction, maintenance and upgrade works undertaken by QBuild;

• Deliver operational contract supervisory services for construction and engineering contracts on major and complex projects;

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication, sound negotiation and successful programme outcomes;

• Promote QBuild products and services and identify opportunities for new business based on emerging asset-management trends; and

• Proactively manage the work performance and personal conduct of staff, including forepersons and trade staff.

Required Experience

We are seeking a capable and practical supervisor with strong technical building knowledge, leadership skills and a clear understanding of contract delivery in a government or commercial environment. You will be comfortable balancing operational site oversight with resource planning, stakeholder engagement and performance management.
 
To be successful, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience supervising construction, maintenance or upgrade projects;

• Experience managing contracts or working in contract administration;

• A current WHS General Safety Induction Card;

• Strong working knowledge of building construction and maintenance legislation, regulations, principles and contract procedures; and

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

Highly regarded:

• Construction industry trade qualifications;

• Experience leading teams across regional operations; and

• A Working with Children Blue Card, or ability to obtain one if required**.**

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a respected Queensland Government business while leading the delivery of important building and maintenance works across the Cairns region. You’ll join a collaborative team environment, work across a varied project portfolio and step into a role where your leadership, technical knowledge and client-management skills will have immediate impact. There is also the potential for extension beyond the initial contract term.
 
How to Apply
 
For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Celine Di Lauro at celine.dilauro@uandu.com quoting reference number 44609.
 
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