Civil Leading Hand

Fetch Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates + super

Job summary

Fetch Recruitment is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to supervise a civil crew across subdivision and drainage projects in South East Queensland. The role involves coordinating daily site activities, reading plans and ensuring safety and quality on multiple sites such as Walloon, Ipswich, Redbank Plains and more.

You will work hands-on, liaising with operators and labourers, maintaining schedules and supporting project managers.

Qualifications

• Lead and supervise a civil crew on subdivision and drainage projects.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and levels.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills.
• White Card and valid driver’s licence are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a civil crew across subdivision and drainage projects.
• Coordinate daily site activities to ensure work is completed on schedule.
• Oversee drainage installation including stormwater, sewer and underground services.
• Read and interpret plans, drawings and levels.
• Work with excavator operators, pipelayers and labourers to keep projects on track.
• Ensure work meets specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate machinery, materials and labour on site.
• Conduct pre-starts, toolbox talks and maintain safety culture.
• Liaise with supervisors and project managers on progress and site needs.

Skills

Site supervision

Team coordination

Read civil drawings

Safety culture

Communication

Education

White Card

Job description

A well-established civil contractor specialising in civil infrastructure, subdivisions and drainage projects across South East Queensland. With a strong pipeline of ongoing work, they are looking for an experienced Leading Hand to join their growing team and help deliver projects across multiple sites.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Ongoing work across a range of civil subdivision and drainage projects
• Competitive hourly rates + super, meals, travel and applicable penalties
• Consistent hours with overtime available
• Opportunity to work with an established civil contractor
• Long-term opportunities with the potential to move into permanent employment
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression
• Variety of projects across South East Queensland

Site Locations:

Walloon, Ipswich, Redbank Plains, Coomera, Nerang, Cedar Vale, Logan, Greenbank, Caboolture + more.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY DUTIES:

• Lead and supervise a small civil crew across subdivision and drainage projects
• Coordinate daily site activities to ensure work is completed efficiently and to schedule
• Oversee drainage installation, including stormwater, sewer and underground services
• Read and interpret plans, drawings and levels
• Work alongside excavator operators, pipelayers and labourers to keep projects running smoothly
• Ensure all work is completed to the required specifications and quality standards
• Coordinate machinery, materials and labour requirements on site
• Conduct pre-starts, toolbox talks and maintain a strong safety culture
• Liaise with supervisors and project managers regarding daily progress and site requirementsRemain hands-on when required to support the crew and keep production moving

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Previous experience working as a Leading Hand or experienced Civil Foreman within civil construction
• Strong background in civil subdivisions and/or drainage works
• Solid understanding of stormwater, sewer and underground drainage installation
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and plans
• Experience supervising and coordinating civil crews
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• White Card
• Current driver's licence and reliable transport
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety

This is a TEMP TO PERM opportunity with performance reviews at 3 and 6 months, offering the chance to secure ongoing work with an established civil contractor.

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