Construction Leading Hand

Creative Home Renovations; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel

Company mobile phone

Quality residential renovation projets

Growth into leadership role

Support from Construction Manager

Team environment with established 0%0?

Long-term employment opportunity

Job summary

Creative Home Renovations is seeking a motivated Construction Leading Hand to join our Adelaide-based team. This hands-on role combines practical carpentry work with site coordination and trade management across residential renovations and extensions.

You will work closely with the Construction Manager, coordinating subcontractors, monitoring workmanship and keeping projects moving while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Solid carpentry experience and a strong understanding of residential construction.
• Experience working across different stages of residential building or renovation projects.
• Ability to read building plans, take accurate measurements and interpret construction details.
• Confidence coordinating subcontractors and managing trades on site.
• Good organisational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and take ownership of tasks.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with clients and trades.
• A current driver's licence and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage daily construction activities across residential renovation sites.
• Organise, coordinate and supervise subcontractors and trades to ensure works are completed in the correct sequence and within scheduled timeframes.
• Undertake site measurements, setting out and general construction assessments.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, plans and specifications.
• Carry out hands-on carpentry, framing and structural construction works.
• Assist with demolition, wall framing, wall and ceiling linings, roofing, fix-outs and other general building activities.
• Monitor workmanship, construction quality and compliance with relevant building requirements.
• Coordinate site deliveries, materials, orders and equipment.
• Identify potential construction issues and communicate solutions to the Construction Manager.
• Maintain safe, clean and organised work sites.
• Communicate professionally with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and the internal CHR team.
• Provide regular progress updates and report on site activities.
• Assist with practical problem-solving and ensure projects continue to progress efficiently.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Leadership potential

Site coordination

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Driver's license

White Card

Job description

Creative Home Renovations is looking for a motivated, hands-on Construction Leading Hand to join our growing construction team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced carpenter or multi-skilled tradesperson who is ready to take on more responsibility, develop their leadership skills and play a key role in delivering quality residential renovation projects.

Working across residential renovations and home extensions, you will take an active role in coordinating daily site activities, managing subcontractors and ensuring projects run efficiently and are completed to a high standard.

You will work closely with our Construction Manager, who provides overall construction direction, support and guidance. This means you can take ownership of day-to-day site operations without having to carry the full responsibility of managing an entire construction business or projects independently.

We are particularly interested in someone with strong carpentry experience, good construction knowledge and the right attitude to grow into a more senior supervisory position.

About the Role

This is a hands-on leadership position combining practical construction work with site coordination and trade management.

You will be responsible for keeping our renovation projects moving, coordinating subcontractors, monitoring workmanship and assisting with construction activities as required.

You will also be expected to get involved on the tools when necessary, particularly with carpentry, structural works and general building tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage daily construction activities across residential renovation sites.
• Organise, coordinate and supervise subcontractors and trades to ensure works are completed in the correct sequence and within scheduled timeframes.
• Undertake site measurements, setting out and general construction assessments.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, plans and specifications.
• Carry out hands-on carpentry, framing and structural construction works.
• Assist with demolition, wall framing, wall and ceiling linings, roofing, fix-outs and other general building activities.
• Monitor workmanship, construction quality and compliance with relevant building requirements.
• Coordinate site deliveries, materials, orders and equipment.
• Identify potential construction issues and communicate solutions to the Construction Manager.
• Maintain safe, clean and organised work sites.
• Communicate professionally with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and the internal CHR team.
• Provide regular progress updates and report on site activities.
• Assist with practical problem-solving and ensure projects continue to progress efficiently.

About You

We are looking for someone who combines practical building experience with initiative, organisation and the ability to lead others.

You don't necessarily need to have worked as a Construction Supervisor before. We are more interested in your construction knowledge, practical ability and willingness to take responsibility.

To be successful in this position, you will ideally have:

• Solid carpentry experience and a strong understanding of residential construction.
• Experience working across different stages of residential building or renovation projects.
• The ability to read building plans, take accurate measurements and interpret construction details.
• Confidence coordinating subcontractors and managing trades on site.
• Good organisational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and take ownership of tasks.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with clients and trades.
• A current driver's licence and White Card.

What We Offer

• $85,000 annual salary + superannuation.
• Company vehicle and fuel.
• Company mobile phone.
• A varied role working across quality residential renovation projects.
• The opportunity to take on greater responsibility and develop your construction leadership skills.
• Direct support and guidance from an experienced Construction Manager.
• A supportive team environment with established systems and processes.
• Long-term employment opportunity with an established Adelaide renovation company.

About Creative Home Renovations

Creative Home Renovations is an established Adelaide-based residential renovation company specialising in residential renovations and home extensions.

We provide an end-to-end design and construction service, bringing together our in-house design team, construction management and skilled trades to deliver quality residential projects.

Our focus is on quality workmanship, effective project delivery and providing clients with a professional renovation experience.

If you are an experienced carpenter looking to take the next step, or an existing Leading Hand looking for a new opportunity, we would like to hear from you.