Marine Civil Infrastructure Maintenance Supervisor

Marine Civil Infrastructure Maintenance Supervisor

Our Client is actively seeking a highly experienced Marine Civil Infrastructure Maintenance Supervisor to lead the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across inner harbour berth and jetty infrastructure. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring marine civil assets are maintained to the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational performance, while effectively managing contractors, budgets, and schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance activities on marine civil assets including:
  • Piles, suspended decks, superstructures, and seawalls
  • Associated port marine infrastructure works and minor project delivery
• Plan, scope, and manage both planned (PM) and reactive maintenance activities
• Supervise marine civil contractors undertaking maintenance and project works, including shutdowns
• Prepare detailed scopes of work for maintenance and project execution
• Review inspection reports and maintain asset registers to inform maintenance planning
• Identify and assess maintenance needs, including safety risks and compliance requirements
• Coordinate site access, inductions, permits, and contractor mobilisation
• Act as on-site surveillance officer, ensuring contractor compliance with:
  • Design specifications
  • Quality Management Plans
  • Safety Management Plans
  • Statutory and regulatory requirements
• Assist in the preparation of maintenance budgets and work schedules
• Maintain and update asset registers, including completed works and condition changes
• Liaise with maintenance planners to:
  • Provide updates on ongoing tasks
  • Identify new work requirements
  • Coordinate asset availability for repairs

Qualifications and Experience

• Trade qualification in Civil or Marine Construction, or extensive relevant experience (15+ years)
• Demonstrated experience in marine civil infrastructure construction or maintenance
• Proven experience in maintenance supervision and contractor management
• Strong background in contract administration
• Valid ‘C’ or ‘CA’ class driver’s licence

Desirable

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction, or related discipline
• Qualifications in Contract Administration, Project Management, or Maintenance Management
• Diving qualifications

Technical and Professional Skills

• Strong knowledge of marine civil maintenance practices and asset management
• Solid understanding of statutory legislation and maintenance regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation and the ability to enforce a safe work environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation abilities
• Proactive, solution-focused approach with sound problem-solving capability

How to Apply
To be considered, applicants must submit:

• An up-to-date Resume
• A Cover Letter outlining relevant experience and suitability for the role
• Your expected hourly rate

Only candidates meeting the above criteria will be considered.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.