Construction Team Leader – Environmental Solutions

Evolve Environmental Solutions; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Environmental Solutions, based in South-East Queensland, seeks an experienced Construction Team Leader to deliver on-ground environmental construction and landscape works. You will lead crews on erosion control, revegetation and water-sensitive design assets, translating project designs into tangible outcomes.

You will work closely with Project Managers and environmental specialists, maintaining safety and quality while building durable landscapes that perform over time.

Qualifications

• Experience leading on-site environmental construction projects.
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental outcomes.
• Capable of translating designs into on-ground deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site activities across environmental construction projects
• Supervise crews, machine operators, plant and subcontractors
• Coordinate work sequencing to meet program, safety and quality requirements
• Deliver works to drawings, specifications and environmental controls
• Implement and maintain erosion and sediment control measures
• Conduct toolbox talks and ensure WHS compliance
• Ensure tools, plant and equipment are maintained and serviceable
• Construction of environmental landscapes and natural area assets
• Installation and maintenance of bio-retention systems and drainage features
• Revegetation and planting of native species
• Weed, pest and site management during and after construction phases

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Crew supervision

Safety leadership

Problem solving

Environmental construction

Education

Certificate III in Conservation & Land Management

White Card

Manual Driver’s Licence (QLD)

ACDC Commercial Operator’s Licence

4WD Operation

Chainsaw ticket

First Aid/CPR

Tools

White Card

Manual Driver’s Licence

Job description

Construction Team Leader – Environmental Solutions

Evolve Environmental Solutions is an environmental restoration and construction business delivering practical, on-ground solutions that protect and restore natural areas across South-East Queensland. Our work sits at the intersection of construction, landscape delivery and environmental outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced Construction Team Leader to help deliver environmental construction projects including erosion control, revegetation, habitat installation and water-sensitive urban design assets.

This role suits a construction professional who enjoys being on site, leading crews and building tangible outcomes — and who values work that improves the long-term health and resilience of natural landscapes.

About the Role

You will be responsible for the on-site delivery of environmental construction and landscape works, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to specification.

You will work closely with Project Managers and environmental specialists, translating project designs into high-quality on-ground outcomes. While construction is the primary focus, the work is inherently environmental — building systems and landscapes that perform over time, not just at handover.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring you to actively participate in site works while supervising crews, plant and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily site activities across environmental construction projects

Supervise crews, machine operators, plant and subcontractors

Coordinate work sequencing to meet program, safety and quality requirements

Deliver works to drawings, specifications and environmental controls

Implement and maintain erosion and sediment control measures

Conduct toolbox talks and ensure WHS compliance

Ensure tools, plant and equipment are maintained and serviceable

Construction of environmental landscapes and natural area assets

Installation and maintenance of bio-retention systems and drainage features

Revegetation and planting of native species

Weed, pest and site management during and after construction phases

Team & Project Coordination

Liaise with Project Managers on progress, resourcing and siteworks

Assist with short-term programming and labour planning

Mentor and develop crew members in safe, efficient work practices

Support a positive, safety-focused and environmentally responsible site culture

Experience as a Leading Hand, Foreman or Senior Crew Leader

Background in environmental landscaping / restoration, landscaping or agriculture

What We’re Looking For

Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Current QLD Driver’s Licence (manual)

Experience managing crews, plant and subcontractors

Strong safety leadership and practical problem-solving skills

Genuine interest in environmental construction and restoration outcomes

Environmental qualifications are valued but not essential — we support capable construction leaders transitioning into this sector.

Certificate III in Conservation & Land Management (or equivalent)

ACDC Commercial Operator’s Licence

4WD Operation

Chainsaw ticket

First Aid / CPR

What We Offer

Full-time, permanent role

Above-award hourly rates

Meaningful work with visible environmental impact

Diverse projects across coastal, riparian and urban natural areas

Supportive team culture with a strong safety and environmental focus

This is a working leadership role. You will be expected to lead from the front, combining hands-on construction with site coordination and crew leadership.