Construction Leading Hand / Foreman

Process Engineering Technologies; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start

Ongoing work

Vehicle with fuel card (trial)

Job summary

Process Engineering Technologies in Sydney is seeking an experienced Construction Leading Hand/Foreman to oversee day-to-day site activities across multiple Sydney locations. This hands-on role requires leading crews, coordinating pipework, concrete and steel installs, and ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery.

You will read drawings, manage trades, liaise with project managers and client reps, and uphold safety standards on busy industrial sites. Immediate start on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience as Leading Hand, Foreman or Senior Tradesperson.
• White Card required.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Own vehicle.
• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Strong safety focus on site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site activities and coordinate crews across multiple projects.
• Plan and coordinate daily site activities.
• Supervise pipework, machinery and steelwork installation.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate trades, labourers and subcontractors.
• Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
• Monitor quality and progress of works.
• Provide direction and support to site personnel.
• Liaise with Project Managers and client representatives.
• Ensure site safety requirements and procedures are followed.
• Identify and resolve day-to-day site issues.
• Assist with confined space work where required.
• Complete site documentation, pre-starts and daily records.
• Work across various project locations throughout Sydney.
• Work in physically demanding and industrial environments.
• Limited overtime available.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Reading drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Health and safety

Job description

Process Engineering Technologies – Sydney CBD NSW

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Construction Leading Hand / Foreman to join our team for ongoing work across multiple project locations throughout Sydney.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who has strong construction experience, can lead a crew, coordinate site activities and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

If you're looking for steady work with a well-established company and enjoy being actively involved on site, we'd like to hear from you!

THE ROLE

As a Leading Hand / Foreman, you will be responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day site activities and coordinating construction crews across a range of projects, including:

• Supervising and coordinating construction crews
• Planning and coordinating daily site activities
• Pipework, machinery and steelwork installation
• Reading and interpreting drawings and specifications
• Coordinating trades, labourers and subcontractors
• Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard
• Monitoring quality and progress of works
• Providing direction and support to site personnel
• Liaising with Project Managers and client representatives
• Ensuring site safety requirements and procedures are followed
• Identifying and resolving day‑to‑day site issues
• Assisting with confined space work where required
• Completing site documentation, pre‑starts and daily records
• Working across various project locations throughout Sydney
• Working in physically demanding and industrial environments
• Limited overtime available

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Leading Hand, Foreman or Senior Tradesperson – Essential
• White Card – Essential
• Current Driver's Licence
• Own reliable vehicle – Essential.
• Strong construction and site‑based experience
• Experience supervising and coordinating construction crews
• Experience with pipework and/or steelwork installation
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings
• Good understanding of construction processes and sequencing
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions on site
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Confined Space Ticket – highly regarded
• Working at Heights – highly regarded
• First Aid – highly regarded
• Previous experience working on wastewater and/or water infrastructure projects – highly regarded
• Ability to work in physically demanding and dirty environments
• Reliable attitude and strong work ethic
• Must have full working rights to work in Australia

WHAT WE OFFER

• Weekly Pay
• Vehicle with fuel card will be after a trial period
• Immediate Start Available
• Ongoing Work
• Variety of projects across Sydney
• Stable and consistent work
• Opportunity for ongoing employment
• Work with a well-established and reputable company
• Hands‑on role with a good level of responsibility
• Opportunity to work across a variety of construction and infrastructure projects

WHO WE WANT

We're looking for someone who can lead from the front, keep the crew productive, maintain high safety standards and take pride in getting the job done properly.

The ideal candidate will be hands‑on, organised, reliable and confident leading a team on site.