About John Holland At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do.
We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.
That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.
Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.
Are you up for the challenge? As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. You’ll lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors, and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to drive project success.
Key responsibilities
Oversee all on-site construction activities and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
Lead and mentor site teams to foster a high-performance culture.
Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
Conduct site inspections and resolve issues proactively.
Ensure accurate documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
What we are looking for
Significant experience in a Senior supervisory or General Foreperson role on Building projects with Tier 1 contractors
Strong leadership and communication skills with a hands‑on approach.
Sound knowledge of construction programming, contract administration, and risk management.
Relevant qualifications in Building & Construction
As part of the team, you can help us transform lives. Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long‑term success.
We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
What’s in it for you We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.
We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being versatile about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.
We offer:
Competitive remuneration
with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.
Great leave benefits
including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.
Career progression
underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.
Learning and development opportunities
where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
Inclusion, diversity and equity
is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that’s why we’re working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We’ve also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.
Flexiblility
means different things to different people. Whether it’s flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work, we’re committed to helping our people work flexibly.
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