Junior Foreman

Contec Recruitment Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Contec Recruitment Pty Ltd on behalf of a dynamic construction client seeks a Leading Hand or Junior Foreman for a prestigious 12-storey waterfront project on the Gold Coast, Palm Beach. You will join a hands-on, relationship-driven team headed by the Site Manager and play a key role in coordinating trades and keeping the program moving safely and efficiently.

The role requires on-site leadership, reading drawings, coordinating materials and maintaining high standards of quality and safety while

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership on construction sites with subcontractors.
• Ability to read architectural drawings and plans.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Proactive problem-solving with a focus on quality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors on site.
• Assist day-to-day management of site activities.
• Ensure works align with plans, specifications and program.
• Coordinate materials, deliveries and site logistics.
• Identify and resolve issues to protect the schedule.
• Assist with inspections, quality control and defect management.
• Read and interpret drawings; plan upcoming works.
• Collaborate with Site Manager to drive area completion.

Skills

Plan reading

Trade coordination

Site leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Quality workmanship

Education

Carpentry trade qualification

Job description

My client is a dynamic and growing construction business with a strong track record of delivering high-quality projects across the residential, commercial and high-rise sectors. Having delivered a number of notable and iconic projects across the Gold Coast and Brisbane, they have built a strong reputation for quality, professionalism and exceptional project outcomes.

Their approach is hands‑on and relationship-driven, with a genuine focus on quality, accountability and doing things properly. As the business continues to grow, they are looking for a talented Leading Hand or Junior Foreman to join their team and take the next step in their career.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a high-end, 12-storey waterfront project in Palm Beach, surrounded by a solid and experienced project team.

You’ll be working closely with the Site Manager and wider project team, playing a key role in coordinating trades and keeping the project moving safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

The role will involve:

• Supervising and coordinating subcontractors and trades on site
• Assisting with the day‑to‑day management of site activities
• Ensuring works are completed in accordance with plans, specifications and program
• Coordinating materials, deliveries and site logistics
• Identifying and resolving issues before they impact the program
• Assisting with inspections, quality control and defect management
• Reading and interpreting architectural and construction drawings
• Working closely with the Site Manager to plan upcoming works
• Taking ownership of allocated areas and driving them through to completion

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is hands‑on, organised and ready to take the next step.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Leading Hand, Senior Carpenter, Foreman or Junior Foreman
• Experience on multi‑residential, apartment or high‑rise projects
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and sequencing
• The ability to confidently read plans and drawings
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• A proactive approach and ability to solve problems on the go
• High standards when it comes to quality and workmanship
• The confidence to coordinate trades and hold people accountable

What’s on offer?

This is a genuine opportunity to build your experience and develop your skills on a high‑quality high‑rise residential project. You’ll be joining a solid, experienced construction team and working alongside established site leadership, gaining valuable exposure to the responsibilities and skills required to progress into a full Foreman role.

With a genuine team culture, strong staff tenure across the business and a growing pipeline of work, this is an opportunity to join a company that is continuing to build momentum and offers real scope for long‑term career progression.