FOREMAN - Basements

National Civil & Foundations Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

National Civil & Foundations Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Foreman - Basements to lead complex basement projects, including piling, excavation and structural works. You will manage on-site teams, coordinate trades and ensure work aligns with plans and building codes.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years as a foreman in basement construction, strong knowledge of foundations, and a proven track record of safety and delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience as a Foreman in basement construction.
• Strong knowledge of foundations, basements, piling or ground engineering.
• Willingness to work across Melbourne VIC.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications and levels.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• White Card and valid driver’s licence.
• HR licence and relevant plant tickets are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the onsite basement works including piling, excavation and other aspects.
• Oversee daily site operations, ensuring all trades and labourers work effectively and safely.
• Coordinate deliveries, plant hire, and subcontractor access to maintain workflow.
• Ensure all work is completed to specification, plans and building codes.
• Ensure all works are undertaken in accordance with all HSEQ policies and procedures.
• Accountability for tracking and ensuring progress against schedule.
• Ensure sufficient resources including labour and equipment are available to deliver the project schedule.
• Maintain appropriate site documentation and reporting.

Skills

Basement construction

Piling

Earthworks

Leadership

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Plan interpretation

Job description

National Civil & Foundations Pty Ltd – Melbourne VIC

National Civil & Foundations (NCF) | South Melbourne, VIC

About NCF

National Civil & Foundations (NCF) is a well-established civil construction company delivering excavation, retention, piling, infrastructure and cartage solutions to some of Australia's most successful and regarded builders.

About the Role

NCF is looking for an experienced Foreman - Basements to provide leadership and management across commercial and complex basement work (incl: piling, excavation and basement construction projects).

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in the field, takes pride in quality outcomes, and brings a strong background in commercial & complex basements, excavations and piling.

If you have significant experience as a Foreman in Basement works – we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the onsite basement works including piling, excavation and other aspects.
• Oversee daily site operations, ensuring all trades and labourers work effectively and safely.
• Coordinate deliveries, plant hire, and subcontractor access to maintain workflow.
• Ensure all work is completed to specification, plans and building codes.
• Ensure all works are undertaken in accordance with all HSEQ policies and procedures.
• Accountability for tracking and ensuring progress against schedule.
• Ensure sufficient resources including labour and equipment ae available to deliver the project schedule.
• Maintain appropriate site documentation and reporting.

About You

• Experience minimum 10 years as a Foreman in Basement construction including piling and earthworks.
• Strong knowledge of foundations, basements, piling or ground engineering
• Willingness to work across Melbourne Vic
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications and levels.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• White Card, valid driver’s licence and reliable transport.
• HR licence and relevant plant tickets are highly regarded.

Why NCF

• Competitive salary, backed by a well-established, growing construction business