Lead Carpenter & On‑Site Team Leader for High‑End Homes

Acme Built Contractors; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Acme Built Contractors in Sydney's eastern suburbs & Inner West is seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter / Leading Hand for high-end residential renovations, extensions and custom homes. This is a hands-on on-site role; you’ll be on the tools while directing the team, coordinating trades and ensuring the job is built properly and efficiently.

You will work closely with the Director and Construction Manager to run day-to-day site operations, lead carpenters and apprentices, read architectural and

Qualifications

• Qualified carpenter with solid residential construction experience.
• Experience with renovations, extensions and detailed residential work.
• Previous Leading Hand, Foreman or site leadership experience.
• Strong ability to read architectural and structural plans.
• Excellent carpentry and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of residential building processes.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• High standards for quality and site presentation.
• Ability to lead apprentices and other trades respectfully.
• Current NSW White Card.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.
• Your own basic tools.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Leading carpenters and apprentices on site.
• Hands-on carpentry across renovations, extensions and custom homes.
• Reading and working from architectural and structural plans.
• Planning daily and weekly site activities.
• Coordinating subcontractors and deliveries.
• Checking work before trades move onto the next stage.
• Maintaining a high standard of finish and attention to detail.
• Identifying issues early and communicating them with management.
• Keeping sites clean, organised and safe.
• Completing site documentation, photos and daily updates.
• Making sure the team follows our safety procedures.
• Helping apprentices and younger carpenters develop their skills.
• Communicating professionally with clients, designers, trades and suppliers.

Skills

Carpentry

Site leadership

Reading plans

Communication

Job description

Acme Built Contractors in Sydney's eastern suburbs & Inner West is seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter / Leading Hand for high-end residential renovations, extensions and custom homes. This is a hands-on on-site role; you’ll be on the tools while directing the team, coordinating trades and ensuring the job is built properly and efficiently.

You will work closely with the Director and Construction Manager to run day-to-day site operations, lead carpenters and apprentices, read architectural and