Hands-on Civil Leading Hand — Melbourne Road & Drainage

New Horizon Construction; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New Horizon Construction Pty Ltd in Melbourne’s northern suburbs seeks an experienced Civil Leading Hand to manage a small crew, work with the Site Supervisor and Site Engineers, and deliver safe, high‑quality civils work on-site.

You will be hands-on, plan daily tasks, coordinate labour, plant and materials, read drawings, supervise drainage, earthworks and pavement prep, and maintain records and safety practices with the crew.

Qualifications

• Civil construction experience, leading hand or supervisory role.
• Able to lead by example and work with the crew.
• Able to read civil drawings and understand levels and grades.
• Reliable, organised, and able to solve practical site problems.
• Good communication with supervisors, engineers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate labourers, plant operators and subcontractors.
• Plan daily tasks with Site Supervisor, including labour, plant and material requirements.
• Assist with drainage, earthworks, pavement preparation, kerb and channel, and footpath construction.
• Read drawings and follow specifications, levels and set-out requirements.
• Monitor workmanship and address issues before they affect progress.
• Conduct pre-starts and toolbox talks as required, and maintain safe work practices.
• Keep accurate records of daily activities, deliveries and timesheets.
• Maintain a tidy site and safe access for residents, pedestrians and road users.

Skills

Leadership

Reading drawings

Team coordination

Safety focus

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Plant operating

Job description

New Horizon Construction Pty Ltd in Melbourne’s northern suburbs seeks an experienced Civil Leading Hand to manage a small crew, work with the Site Supervisor and Site Engineers, and deliver safe, high‑quality civils work on-site.

You will be hands-on, plan daily tasks, coordinate labour, plant and materials, read drawings, supervise drainage, earthworks and pavement prep, and maintain records and safety practices with the crew.