We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil and Earthworks Supervisor to lead and oversee civil construction and earthworks activities on a project in Mali.

The successful candidate will bring extensive site construction experience, strong technical expertise and proven contractor management capabilities to ensure the safe, efficient and quality-driven execution of civil works within a multidisciplinary engineering and construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise civil construction and earthworks activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, schedules and quality standards.

• Oversee contractors, subcontractors, manpower, plant and equipment to ensure efficient project execution.

• Manage major earthworks, excavations, foundations, reinforced concrete structures and associated civil infrastructure.

• Monitor construction progress, identify potential delays and implement corrective measures to achieve project milestones.

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, construction specifications and technical documentation.

• Oversee reinforcement installation, shuttering, concrete placement, grouting and associated quality control activities.

• Coordinate civil construction activities with structural, mechanical, electrical and other engineering disciplines.

• Ensure compliance with approved construction methodologies, inspection and test plans, and quality control procedures.

• Lead site inspections, monitor workmanship and coordinate the resolution of construction defects and technical challenges.

• Ensure compliance with site health, safety and environmental requirements.

• Manage construction reporting, contractor performance, site instructions and quality documentation.

• Oversee construction handovers, punch lists, as-built documentation and project close-out activities.

• Provide technical guidance and leadership to site teams and junior supervisors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or a related civil discipline.

• Relevant Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) management training.

• Minimum 10 years' experience in civil construction and earthworks supervision.

• Extensive experience supervising large-scale civil and earthworks construction activities.

• Proven contractor and subcontractor management experience within complex construction environments.

• Strong technical knowledge of bulk earthworks, foundations, reinforced concrete, structural civil works and construction methodologies.

• Experience managing construction schedules, quality control, resources and site execution.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, resolve technical issues and coordinate multidisciplinary construction activities.

• Strong understanding of construction safety requirements, risk management and quality assurance procedures.

Advantageous Experience

• Previous experience on mining, mineral processing or large-scale industrial construction projects.

• Experience working within EPCM or main contractor environments.

• Previous expatriate or international project experience, particularly in Africa.

• Professional registration with SACPCMP or a relevant professional body.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a technically strong, hands-on construction professional with extensive experience managing complex civil and earthworks activities on major projects.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, sound technical judgement and the ability to drive contractor performance while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and schedule delivery. A proactive approach to problem-solving, effective communication and the ability to operate independently in a demanding site environment are essential.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil and Earthworks Supervisor to oversee civil construction and earthworks activities on a major project in Mali.

The successful candidate will bring extensive technical expertise, strong contractor management capabilities and proven experience delivering large-scale civil works within a multidisciplinary engineering and construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise civil construction and earthworks activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, schedules and quality standards.

• Oversee contractors, subcontractors, manpower, plant and equipment to ensure efficient project execution.

• Manage bulk earthworks, excavations, foundations, reinforced concrete structures and associated civil infrastructure.

• Monitor construction progress, identify potential delays and implement corrective measures to achieve project milestones.

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, construction specifications and technical documentation.

• Oversee reinforcement installation, shuttering, concrete placement, grouting and associated quality control activities.

• Coordinate civil construction activities with structural, mechanical, electrical and other engineering disciplines.

• Ensure compliance with approved construction methodologies, inspection and test plans, and quality control procedures.

• Conduct site inspections, monitor workmanship and coordinate the resolution of construction defects and technical challenges.

• Ensure compliance with site health, safety and environmental requirements.

• Manage construction reporting, contractor performance, site instructions and quality documentation.

• Oversee construction handovers, punch lists, as-built documentation and project close-out activities.

• Provide technical guidance and leadership to site teams and junior supervisors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or a related civil discipline.

• Relevant Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) management training.

• Minimum 10 years' experience in civil construction and earthworks supervision.

• Extensive experience supervising large-scale civil construction and earthworks activities.

• Proven contractor and subcontractor management experience within complex construction environments.

• Strong technical knowledge of bulk earthworks, foundations, reinforced concrete, structural civil works and construction methodologies.

• Experience managing construction schedules, quality control, resources and site execution.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, resolve technical issues and coordinate multidisciplinary construction activities.

• Strong understanding of construction safety requirements, risk management and quality assurance procedures.

Advantageous Experience

• Previous experience on mining, mineral processing or large-scale industrial construction projects.

• Experience working within EPCM or main contractor environments.

• Professional registration with SACPCMP or a relevant professional body.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a technically strong, hands-on construction professional with extensive experience managing complex civil and earthworks activities on major projects.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, sound technical judgement and the ability to drive contractor performance while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and schedule delivery. A proactive approach to problem-solving, effective communication and the ability to operate independently in a demanding site environment are essential.

Contact information

Chantel Levey