Job Posted: December 18, 2025
Dawsons Engineering is a locally owned and operated engineering, fabrication, and maintenance services provider. With a proud history of delivering quality projects across Queensland, we're known for our safety-first culture, expert workforce, and commitment to our clients.
We're looking for an experienced or up-and-coming Asbestos & Demolition Supervisor to step into a critical leadership position within our business. With our current manager heading into retirement, this is a rare opportunity to take ownership of our asbestos and demolition division and shape its future.
You'll oversee the day-to-day management of projects, ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations, manage customer relations, and drive project profitability. The right candidate will either hold the required licences or be trade-qualified with the drive to train up — we'll provide all the support and certification for the right person.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate asbestos removal and demolition projects to schedule, budget, and compliance standards.
* Lead, mentor, and delegate to a dedicated project team.
* Manage project costing, financial performance, and reporting.
* Ensure WHS, environmental, and quality obligations are met on all projects.
* Foster strong client relationships and represent Dawsons Engineering with professionalism.
* Manage project documentation, licensing, and compliance requirements.
Requirements
* Trade-qualified (mandatory)
* Asbestos (AR) and Demolition (D1) licences desirable — or willing to attain
* Confident using Microsoft Office and project management software
* Current Driver's Licence
If you are ready to be part of a respected, long standing Cairns based company send your resume with a cover letter to
Site / Location
Cairns
Start Date
IMMEDIATE START
Site Requirements
Required trades
* Trade-qualified (mandatory)
Duration of Contract
Full Time - Permanent
Days per week / Hours per day
5 DAYS
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