TBM Supervisor

About Terra Verde:

Terra Verde is a joint venture between Webuild, GS Engineering & Construction (E&C) Australia, and Bouygues Construction Australia.

The joint venture combines experienced local personnel with global resources and expertise.

Terra Verde is delivering nearly 10 kilometres of parallel tunnels between Glen Waverley and Box Hill, including 39 cross passages and two station boxes at Glen Waverley and Burwood in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, as part of the Suburban Rail Loop Project.

This is the largest infrastructure project in Victoria’s history, shaping Melbourne and Victoria for future generations.

About the opportunity:

To support the delivery of Terra Verde, we are seeking experienced TBM Supervisors to join our team.

Reporting to the TBM Superintendent, you will play a key role in leading and coordinating day-to-day Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

This role is suited to experienced tunnelling and underground construction professionals who enjoy leading teams in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment. You will work closely with site crews, engineers, and subcontractors to achieve production targets while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and environmental performance.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of Australia's most significant tunnelling projects while working alongside industry-leading experts from around the world.

This role will support a 24/7 tunnelling operation and will work across a rotating roster, including day and night shifts. Candidates must be flexible and comfortable working within a shift-based environment to support the safe and efficient delivery of TBM operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily TBM operations and associated tunnelling activities
• Coordinate site crews, subcontractors, and plant resources to support planned works
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with project procedures and legislative requirements
• Monitor production performance and support the achievement of project milestones and targets
• Identify, manage, and escalate site risks, issues, and improvement opportunities
• Support the implementation of short-term work plans and construction schedules
• Maintain high standards of quality and environmental performance across all activities
• Provide visible leadership on site and foster a positive, collaborative team culture
• Assist with reporting, planning, and coordination activities alongside Superintendents and Engineers

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in tunnelling, TBM operations, underground construction, or major infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience in a supervisory, leading hand, or crew leadership role
• Experience coordinating crews, subcontractors, and shift-based construction activities
• Strong commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental performance
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, plans, and technical documentation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive outcomes in a high-risk operational environment
• Relevant construction industry qualifications, licences, and tickets

Why Join Us?

• Be part of Victoria's largest infrastructure project
• Work alongside global leaders in tunnelling and underground construction
• Gain exposure to world-class TBM operations and methodologies
• Career development opportunities across a major project lifecycle
• A culture that values safety, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation
• Contribute to a project that will leave a lasting legacy for future generations

Terra Verde is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Priority Jobseekers and people with a multicultural background are strongly encouraged to apply.

Join the project that is creating a lasting legacy on Victoria’s infrastructure!