Experienced Carpenter – High-End Architectural Projects

Empire Steel PTY LTD; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Steel is a boutique architectural steel window and door company based in Melbourne, Victoria, seeking an experienced Carpenter for high-end residential projects. You will lead a small installation team, oversee bespoke steel window and door installations and ensure flawless finishes while interpreting architectural plans and installation details.

You will work closely with the Project Manager to coordinate installations, maintain timelines and uphold our exacting standards across premier

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Carpentry with extensive hands-on experience.
• Proven experience working on high-end architectural homes or luxury residential builds.
• Exceptional attention to detail and pride in delivering flawless finishes.
• Strong leadership skills and experience supervising or coordinating a small crew.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think independently.
• Confidence reading and interpreting architectural plans and drawings.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with builders and clients.
• A positive, reliable and proactive attitude.
• A genuine passion for building, design and quality craftsmanship.
• A current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside a small installation team on high-end residential projects.
• Work closely with our Project Manager to coordinate installations and maintain project timelines.
• Assemble, fit and install bespoke architectural steel windows, doors and associated features.
• Interpret architectural plans, technical drawings and installation details.
• Carry out precision carpentry, adjustments and finishing work to exceptional standards.
• Liaise professionally with builders, site supervisors and other trades.
• Ensure installations meet our strict quality standards and client expectations.
• Maintain a safe, organised and efficient working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Reading plans

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Carpentry trade qualification

Job description

Experienced Carpenter – High-End Architectural Projects

Empire Steel is seeking an experienced Carpenter with a strong background in high-end residential construction to join our boutique architectural steel window and door company. Working closely with our Project Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing installations, coordinating a small crew and ensuring our bespoke steel windows and doors are assembled and installed to the highest standards. This is an opportunity to apply your existing skills to a specialised architectural product, develop new expertise and become an integral part of a highly skilled and respected team.

Key responsibilities

Lead and work alongside a small installation team on high-end residential projects.

Work closely with our Project Manager to coordinate installations and maintain project timelines.

Assemble, fit and install bespoke architectural steel windows, doors and associated features.

Interpret architectural plans, technical drawings and installation details.

Carry out precision carpentry, adjustments and finishing work to exceptional standards.

Liaise professionally with builders, site supervisors and other trades.

Ensure installations meet our strict quality standards and client expectations.

Maintain a safe, organised and efficient working environment.

About you

Trade qualification in Carpentry with extensive hands-on experience.

Proven experience working on high-end architectural homes or luxury residential builds.

Exceptional attention to detail and pride in delivering flawless finishes.

Strong leadership skills and experience supervising or coordinating a small crew.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think independently.

Confidence reading and interpreting architectural plans and drawings.

Strong communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with builders and clients.

A positive, reliable and proactive attitude.

A genuine passion for building, design and quality craftsmanship.

A current driver's licence.

About us

Empire Steel is a boutique architectural steel window and door company specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of premium steel windows, doors and bespoke architectural features for some of Australia's most prestigious residential projects. We take pride in being among the best in our industry. Our reputation is built on exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail and delivering outstanding results. We work alongside some of Australia's most respected architects, designers and luxury home builders, bringing extraordinary architectural designs to life.

Work on exceptional projects involving some of Australia's most impressive architecturally designed homes.

Be part of an elite team working alongside skilled craftsmen with over 20 years of experience in the building and steel industries.

Develop specialised skills and expand your carpentry expertise into the niche world of architectural steel windows and doors.

Enjoy a hands-on leadership role where your experience and ideas are genuinely valued.

Join a company that values precision, craftsmanship and getting the details right.

Be part of a close-knit, passionate team that takes pride in what it creates.

Competitive remuneration package negotiable based on experience and capabilities.