Civil Supervisor/Leading Hand

About us

BDT Construction SA (BDT) is a driven company looking for continual improvement in process and efficiency, delivering innovative solutions to the highest of standards. We are making a rapid impact in the industry with a diverse range of clients and projects.

Our Vision

Change the perception and standards of the civil construction industry.

Our Mission

We tailor reliable, effective, civil solutions to suit our clients’ varying and specific needs. We fight for the fairest outcomes, developing high quality relationships and trust between client and contractor. We have a world class, solutions-based `culture and through training, development and opportunity we inspire young and emerging talent to work alongside the best in the industry.

We get the job done.

Our Values

Our values are the backbone of our business and guide our operations. We are;

• Reliable - Be Trustworthy, driven, Dependable - safe
• Accountable – we take ownership of outcomes
• Effective Communication – Open, Clear, Intentional
• Decisive – Well thought out – effective – confident.

At BDT Construction SA, we’re not just laying roads or shifting dirt, we’re building the kind of reputation that only comes from being reliable, accountable, decisive, and crystal-clear in how we communicate. We're after a Civil Supervisor based in the Northern Region or Central and willing to travel who lives and breathes those values.

Someone who gets the job done with pride and purpose.

About the Role

As our Northern/Central-based Civil Supervisor/Leading Hand, you are the one on site keeping things moving and the one the crew looks to when something needs sorting fast. You run the day to day like it is your own patch, planning ahead with your Project Manager and backed by a business that has your back when you need it.

Four things sit on your shoulders, every day:

The job runs on program and to standard. You are watching what is ahead, not just what is in front of you, and if something is going to threaten the schedule, you flag it and work it through with your Project Manager early.

The paperwork gets done properly. Diaries, ITPs, QA checks, toolbox talks, delay logs when they are needed, they happen on time and they are accurate, because a good job on the ground still needs to be a good job on paper and the rest of what keeps a job compliant and on record, done on time and done right, because a good job on the ground still needs to be a good job on paper.

You solve problems where they happen and know what to escalate. Weather, a subbie not turning up, a hold-up on site, you work it through and keep people moving. Anything bigger, a delay claim, a design issue, anything that needs to go up the chain, you catch it early, document it properly, and get it to your Project Manager, so nothing sits unreported.

You set the standard for your crew. People show up ready because of how you run the site, not because they were told to.

We are after someone who wants to push, who takes pride in a job done right, and who backs themselves to make good calls under pressure. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

Why Work with BDT?

• We’re not your average civil company, you’re not just a number here, you’re a leader.
• We back our people with real trust, real opportunity, and real respect.
• You'll be working with a company that’s growing fast and growing right, with a strong culture, and a focus on quality delivery.
• You’ll leave your mark on the ground and in the community.

Your Day-to-Day Will Involve:

• Supervising day-to-day operations across civil infrastructure and roadworks projects.
• Driving quality, safety, and performance, no compromises.
• Communicating with project managers, clients, and crews to keep things clear and moving.
• Proactively solving site issues before they escalate.
• Representing BDT’s values on and off the tools.

What we’re looking for

• Solid experience in a Civil Supervisor or a similar experienced role, and looking to make the next career move.
• Solid Knowledge of SA Water and other Technical Standards
• A current White Card and valid driver’s licence.
• The ability to lead, mentor, and get the best out of your crew.
• A sharp eye for detail, a head for safety, and a heart that beats for accountability.
• Based in Northern SA or willing to make the move.

Interested?

Send our operations manager a resume and a short cover letter, showing us what makes you a great fit for BDT.