Concrete Foreman

Core Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 205,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

EBA rates and allowances

Productivity allowance

Site allowance

Daily travel allowance

Company ute & fuel card

Long-term pipeline of Sydney projects

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Core Talent is seeking an experienced Concrete Foreman to lead on major commercial and infrastructure packages in Sydney. This permanent, full‑time role offers EBA rates and allowances with a strong pipeline of Sydney projects and hands‑on leadership over concrete crews on site.

You will supervise day‑to‑day operations, coordinate concrete pours, formwork and reinforcement, read drawings, and uphold safety standards while collaborating with site managers, engineers and other trades to deliver

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years' Australian construction experience.
• Full and unrestricted Australian working rights.
• Hands‑on site supervision experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Strong safety awareness and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating concrete crews on site.
• Managing day‑to‑day concrete operations and work fronts.
• Coordinating concrete pours, formwork, reinforcement and associated works.
• Reading and interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Ensuring works meet safety, quality and programme requirements.
• Liaising with site management, engineers and other subcontractors.
• Providing hands‑on leadership to the crew.

Skills

Concrete supervision

Leadership

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Site coordination

Communication

Australian work rights

Job description

Concrete Foreman

Permanent Full-Time (EBA Rates & Allowances)

Sydney, NSW

We are currently recruiting an experienced Concrete Foreman for a well-established construction contractor delivering major commercial and infrastructure packages across EBA sites in Sydney. Our client works with a strong portfolio of tier‑one and major principal contractors, delivering substantial concrete packages across commercial, industrial, civil and infrastructure projects. This is a long‑term permanent opportunity with a company that has a strong pipeline of work across Sydney.

This is a hands‑on Concrete Foreman position where you'll be responsible for supervising concrete crews and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme. You'll be working closely with Site Managers, Project Managers, engineers and other trades while remaining actively involved in the day‑to‑day delivery of the concrete works.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and coordinating concrete crews on site
• Managing day‑to‑day concrete operations and work fronts
• Coordinating concrete pours, formwork, reinforcement and associated works
• Reading and interpreting drawings and specifications
• Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality
• Managing labour, materials, plant and productivity
• Conducting pre‑pour checks and coordinating with site teams
• Leading toolbox talks and maintaining strong site safety standards
• Liaising with site management, engineers and other subcontractors
• Maintaining programme and productivity requirements
• Providing hands‑on leadership to your crew

We're looking for someone who has genuine concrete experience and has progressed into a Foreman or Site Manager position.

You’ll ideally have:

• 3-5+ years' Australian construction experience
• Strong commercial/civil concrete experience
• Previous experience supervising concrete crews
• A hands‑on approach to site supervision
• Strong knowledge of concrete construction and site operations
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Strong safety awareness
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and trades
• Good communication and leadership skills
• A proven ability to work in a fast‑paced site environment
• Full and unrestricted Australian working rights

This role would suit a Concrete Foreman, Concrete Supervisor, Senior Leading Hand or experienced Leading Hand ready to step into a Foreman position.

What You’ll Receive

• Permanent full-time employment
• EBA rates and allowances
• Approx.$205,000–$230,000+ annual earnings potential + super, based on typical working hours and allowances
• Productivity allowance
• Site allowance depending on project
• Daily travel allowance
• Company ute & fuel card
• Long‑term pipeline of Sydney projects
• Opportunity to work across major commercial and infrastructure projects
• Strong career progression and ongoing work