Pipelaying Leading Hand

Who we are

Founded in 2012, Offaly Civil Engineering (OCE) is a privately owned, self-performing, multi-disciplined civil contracting firm servicing the Wide Bay and Southeast Queensland regions. Offaly prides itself on being reliable, efficient, and pragmatic in project delivery, with a hands-on management approach that focuses not only on exceeding our clients’ expectations but also creating a sustainable infrastructure legacy for the communities that we live and work in. Our purpose is simple. We want to build essential infrastructure that supports the growth and wellbeing of the communities we live in. We strive to create a workplace where our people can thrive, grow, and flourish.
"INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH, CULTURE FOR SUCCESS."

What we need

Due to consistent and targeted growth with a strong pipeline local work into 2025/2026, the business is now seeking to employ an experienced Civil Pipelaying Leading Hand for immediate start on projects in the Gympie area.

The successful candidate must possess the following skills;

• Prior experience within the civil construction industry, ideally working across water and sewer projects or similar.
• Ability to set & check heights from survey benchmarks typically utilising dumpy levels, spinning lasers and pipe lasers highly desirable.
• Experience in pumpstation construction and mechanical pipework installation.
• Be able to work independently and liaise with the client on site.
• Strong Commitment to Health & Safety.
• Versatile candidate with excavator / loader / skid steer tickets experience highly desirable.
• hands on approach to achieving project milestones.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Sound knowledge of the Australian Civil construction industry.
• Previous experience working on Water and Sewer projects.
• A Driver's License is a must.
• Two professional referees
• No restrictions on working in Australia

About You:

You are motivated, ambitious, and eager to grow as a leader. At OCE, we are a dynamic and expanding organisation where our values form the foundation of everything we do. These are the principles that define who we are:

• Show Up for Each Other: We support and stand alongside our teammates every day.
• Strive for Better: We commit to continuous improvement – always aiming to be better than yesterday.
• Build for the Long Term: We prioritise lasting relationships over short-term wins.
• Lead with Positivity: A positive mindset drives stronger outcomes and a better workplace for all.
• Safety with Purpose: We are relentlessly focused on working safely, efficiently, and productively.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At OCE, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to fostering innovation and achieving excellence. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their background, identity, or experiences. We actively seek to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• We recognise and reward our staff
• Great culture where you will feel apart of the family

If you're ready to grow with a company that truly lives its values, we'd love to hear from you. Please upload your resume through this portal or email it to enquiries@offalycivil.com, and we will be in contact with you to arrange a phone interview and a time to meet our management team in our Gympie office.