experienced carpenter

Robert Watson Building; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Watson Building is seeking an experienced carpenter to run on-site jobs as leading hand or foreperson in Sydney's inner west. You will work directly with the owner and lead a small team of carpenters and subcontractors, taking real responsibility from day one.

Your input will shape each project and contribute to craftsmanship across renovations and extensions. You love building, care about finish, and strive for excellence beyond “near enough.” You will keep improving with the business

Qualifications

• Cert III in Carpentry is required.
• Cert IV in Building and Construction is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills, both in person and in writing, are essential.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day jobs on site from demolition through to fit-off.
• Lead a small team of carpenters and subcontractors; manage safety and quality.
• Read plans, plan the week, order materials, and coordinate trades.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reading plans

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Cert III in Carpentry

Cert IV in Building and Construction

Tools

Carpentry tools

UTE/van

Job description

About us

Robert Watson Building is a small residential builder in Sydney's inner west. We renovate and extend terraces and older homes, mostly designed by architects. Every job is different. One week you might be propping up a 120 year old double brick wall, and the next you might be hanging a steel beam to open up a back extension. We take pride in doing things properly, and we're after someone who feels the same way.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced carpenter to run our jobs on site as leading hand or foreperson. You'll work directly with the owner and lead a small team of carpenters and subcontractors. You'll have real responsibility from day one and your input will count. In a small team, your work is noticed.

What you'll be doing

• Running jobs day to day, from demolition through to fit off
• Setting out and doing structural carpentry, including framing, wall removals, beams, floors and roofs
• Planning the week ahead, ordering materials and booking trades
• Leading carpenters, apprentices and subcontractors, and making sure their work is done right
• Keeping sites safe, tidy and secure
• Working with clients and architects to solve problems on site
• Reading plans and spotting issues before they become problems

About you

You love building. You enjoy working out how an old house was put together, you care about the finish, and you're never quite satisfied with "near enough". You're keen to keep learning and to grow with the business.

You'll also have:

• A Cert III in Carpentry and at least 5 years in the trade
• Experience running residential renovation jobs or leading a crew
• Solid knowledge of structural work and finishing carpentry
• Experience with period homes and terraces (a big plus)
• A Cert IV in Building and Construction (a big advantage)
• Good communication skills, in person and in writing
• A full set of tools, your own ute or van and a current driver's licence