u&u. Recruitment Partners is proudly assisting QBuild—the Queensland Government’s building and maintenance delivery business – on a critical assignment within a live, 24/7 operational environment. You’ll be part of a professional project team delivering works in a correctional facility where safety, compliance and clear communication are paramount.
 
The Opportunity

As the Site Representative (AO6/1) you will oversee the day-to-day coordination of construction works delivered by the Managing Contractor, acting on behalf of the Superintendent and their representative. You’ll conduct daily inspections, verify that works meet approved documentation and management plans, track progress against the construction programme, ensure Building Act compliance inspections are completed and recorded and support on-site contract administration (claims, variations, EOTs, RFIs).

Key responsibilities

• Undertake daily site inspections and maintain accurate records;

• Verify works against drawings, specs and approved management plans;

• Review progress against the approved construction programme and flag slippage;

• Ensure Building Act compliance inspections occur and are documented;

• Communicate potential time / cost / quality issues with clients and project team; and

• Assist the Superintendent’s Representative with payment claims, variations, EOTs & RFIs.

Required Experience

You’re a practical, site-confident leader with a strong safety mindset and excellent stakeholder skills, comfortable operating in complex, live environments.

What you’ll bring

• Degree in Engineering or relevant tertiary qualification; TAFE/trade backgrounds considered;

• 5+ years delivering large commercial construction projects;

• Proven contracts administration experience;

• White Card and current driver’s licence; and

• Ability to obtain Queensland Corrective Services clearances.

Highly regarded

• Prior experience as a site representative / manager; and

• Experience in live, high-security or critical facilities (correctional centres, hospitals, airports).

Benefits

• Compelling rate: $79.17/hour (incl. 25% loading) + superannuation;

• Lead site coordination in a mission-critical, live environment; and

• Showcase programme control, compliance and contract-admin expertise on a complex government project.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Celine Di Lauro at u&u on Celine.DiLauro@uandu.com quoting reference number 43540.
 
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