Job Description

General information

Name
SMP Supervisor
Ref #
1271189
Date
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
State
Western Australia
Country
Australia
Department
Construction Management
Business unit
Project Management

Description & Requirements

Primero
If you’re looking for a career with a company that has a ‘Can Do’ attitude, then look no further than Primero. We’re a team of skilled and determined problem solvers, who back our projects, and each other. We’re energised by our culture, anchored by our values, and driven to deliver for our clients. Join us if you take pride in having a ‘Can Do’ attitude.

About Us
Primero, a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, is a multi-national engineering, procurement, and construction business. Since we were founded in 2011, we’ve grown and diversified, delivering projects in over ten different countries, spanning five continents, from locations in Australia and North America. Our rapid growth is testament to our ability to deliver quality project outcomes, safely and on time.

Working with us you’ll learn from some of the brightest and smartest minds in the business, while delivering important projects throughout Australia and overseas, giving you the opportunity to gain access to unique experiences across a huge range of sectors, from gold to lithium and new energy.

Find out what a career at Primero can do for you.

Your Opportunity
• Primero is currently recruiting for SMP Supervisors to join Multiple Exciting Projects.
• Site-based and hands-on, you will be contributing to the successful delivery of the project on behalf of our client.
• You will be primarily responsible for assisting the SMP Superintendents and Construction Manager in determining priorities, meeting strict deadlines and managing crews whilst having the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• FIFO Roster: 2:1

Your Key Responsibilities
• The ability to liaise with procurement personnel for all necessary material and consumable requirements.
• The ability to read and interpret specifications, technical drawings, schematics, and any other engineering documentation and/or reports.
• The capacity to plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Supervise and coordinate structural, mechanical, and piping installation activities to meet project targets.
• Ensure that safety, quality, and environmental standards are consistently met or exceeded.
• Lead daily pre-start meetings and toolbox talks to maintain team engagement and safety focus.
• Monitor workforce performance and provide coaching and support to ensure productivity and quality outcomes.
• Liaise with subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to resolve construction challenges and maintain project momentum.
• Conduct inspections to verify that works are completed to design and specification before handover.

What You ‘Can Do’
• Significant experience as an SMP Supervisor on Major Projects.
• Experience with managing blue collar crew and subcontractors.
• Experience in multi-discipline, mining project delivery.
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings, schematics and other engineering drawings.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and manage performance effectively.
• Strong understanding of SMP construction methodologies and industry best practices.
• Solid knowledge of safety systems, permit to work processes, and risk assessments on large projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-pressure, schedule-driven environment.
• Competency in using construction management software and Microsoft Office suite.

What we ‘Can Do’ for you:
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health and Wellbeing Support
• Benefits & Discounts
• Employee Referral Rewards

If you're looking for a career where you experience more 'Can Do', then we're the team for you.

Find out what a Primero career Can Do for you.

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If you believe you have what it takes and want to work for a company who put its people first, please apply now.

Primero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

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