Site Manager - Newcastle

Shaping Spaces. Shaping Careers.

SHAPE Newcastle is a locally led team with deep Hunter Region roots. Backed by the strength and stability of a national construction services business, we deliver fitout, refurbishment, new build, façade restoration and modular projects across defence, education, commercial, healthcare and aged care.

You’ll play a key role in

As a Site Manager, you’ll lead safe, high-quality and programme-driven site delivery across our Newcastle new build projects. Our next project is a $35M new build project starting up in Cardiff soon. From mobilisation through to handover, you’ll coordinate trades, manage critical activities and create the conditions for exceptional project outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the Senior Site Manager with day-to-day site operations, including establishment, logistics, access, deliveries and trade coordination
• Implement site safety systems, inductions, risk controls, inspections and site rules
• Drive weekly and two-week look-ahead programmes with project teams and subcontractors
• Monitor progress against programme, identify risks early and lead practical recovery actions
• Coordinate works to approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and SHAPE systems
• Manage buildability, inspections, defects, rectification and protection of completed works

What you’ll bring:

You are a trade-qualified construction leader who brings energy, accountability and sound site judgement. You build strong relationships while confidently holding delivery partners to high standards of safety, quality and programme performance.

• Five or more years’ commercial construction experience on new build projects valued at $10 million or more
• Proven experience managing civil works, piling, structures, façades, internal works, commissioning and handover
• Current White Card, Senior First Aid, driver's licence and a building trade or construction management qualification
• Strong knowledge of construction documentation, site logistics, trade coordination and industrial relations
• Confidence using Procore and Microsoft Office to maintain site records and reporting
• A collaborative, respectful leadership style that brings out the best in people and project teams.
• A proactive approach to solving problems, maintaining momentum and delivering quality outcomes.

Why SHAPE is a great place to work:

We have the ambitious vision to be 'the place where everyone wants to work'. That's why at SHAPE you'll enjoy:

• A diverse and inclusive culture, recognised by Human Synergistics and Australian Financial Review
• 5 additional paid leave days every year
• Personalised career development to fast-track your growth with regular check-ins
• An 'Individual Flexibility Plan' to match your work/life needs
• Competitive salary and profit-share potential (up to 15% of your salary)
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including mental health support, fitness activities, annual flu vaccinations, and discounted health insurance
• Personalised parental leave benefits for your growing family
• Regular social events to connect with your colleagues, subcontractors and clients

Note to agencies:

We have preferred recruitment partners in place and therefore are unable to accept speculative enquiries

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