Civil Civil Leading Hand forman

New Horizon Construction; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

New Horizon Construction Pty Ltd in Melbourne’s northern suburbs seeks an experienced Civil Leading Hand to manage a small crew, work with the Site Supervisor and Site Engineers, and deliver safe, high‑quality civils work on-site.

You will be hands-on, plan daily tasks, coordinate labour, plant and materials, read drawings, supervise drainage, earthworks and pavement prep, and maintain records and safety practices with the crew.

Qualifications

• Civil construction experience, leading hand or supervisory role.
• Able to lead by example and work with the crew.
• Able to read civil drawings and understand levels and grades.
• Reliable, organised, and able to solve practical site problems.
• Good communication with supervisors, engineers and subcontractors.

Responsabilités

• Lead and coordinate labourers, plant operators and subcontractors.
• Plan daily tasks with Site Supervisor, including labour, plant and material requirements.
• Assist with drainage, earthworks, pavement preparation, kerb and channel, and footpath construction.
• Read drawings and follow specifications, levels and set-out requirements.
• Monitor workmanship and address issues before they affect progress.
• Conduct pre-starts and toolbox talks as required, and maintain safe work practices.
• Keep accurate records of daily activities, deliveries and timesheets.
• Maintain a tidy site and safe access for residents, pedestrians and road users.

Connaissances

Leadership

Reading drawings

Team coordination

Safety focus

Communication

Problem solving

Outils

Plant operating

Description du poste

New Horizon Construction Pty Ltd | Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs

New Horizon Construction (NHC) is a civil construction contractor delivering road reconstruction, drainage, footpath and associated infrastructure projects across Melbourne.

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Civil Leading Hand to lead a small crew and work closely with our Site Supervisor and Site Engineers to deliver safe, high-quality work.

Civil Leading Hand

New Horizon Construction (NHC) is a civil construction contractor delivering road reconstruction, drainage, footpath and associated infrastructure projects across Melbourne.

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Civil Leading Hand to lead a small crew and work closely with our Site Supervisor and Site Engineers to deliver safe, high-quality work.

About the role

You will take an active role on the tools while organising daily site activities and keeping work progressing. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating labourers, plant operators and subcontractors.
• Planning daily tasks with the Site Supervisor, including labour, plant and material requirements.
• Assisting with drainage, earthworks, pavement preparation, kerb and channel, and footpath construction.
• Reading drawings and following specifications, levels and set‑out requirements.
• Monitoring workmanship and identifying issues before they affect progress.
• Conducting pre‑starts and toolbox talks as required, and maintaining safe work practices.
• Keeping accurate records of daily activities, deliveries and timesheets.
• Maintaining a tidy site and safe access for residents, pedestrians and road users.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has civil construction experience, preferably as a Leading Hand or an experienced operator or tradesperson ready to take the next step.
• Can lead by example, give clear instructions and work alongside the crew.
• Has practical knowledge of roadworks, drainage, concrete works and pavement construction.
• Can read civil drawings and understand levels and grades.
• Is reliable, organised and able to solve practical site problems.
• Communicates well with supervisors, engineers, subcontractors and the public.
• Takes pride in quality workmanship and site safety.
• Holds a current driver’s licence and Construction White Card.
• Plant operating experience, relevant tickets, a truck licence and experience on council infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

Why join NHC

• Work on varied civil infrastructure projects across Melbourne.
• Take ownership of daily site delivery within a practical, hands‑on team.
• Build your leadership experience while working closely with supervisors and engineers.