Lead Carpenter: Remedial Construction & Site Lead Path

JV Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible pay structures

Career pathway

Diverse projects

Job stability

Job summary

JV Recruitment is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join a leading remedial head contractor in Sydney. The role offers progression to Site Supervisor, combining hands-on remedial carpentry with site coordination across residential and commercial projects.

You will supervise trades, ensure safety and quality, and manage remedial works such as timber framing, subfloor rectifications, formwork and cladding. The position suits a trade-qualified carpenter ready to step into leadership on long‑term

Qualifications

• Trade Qualification: Cert III in Carpentry.
• Remedial construction experience on structural rectification or refurbishment projects.
• Leadership ability to direct subbies and run site tasks.
• Technical understanding of timber framing, substrates and waterproofing interfaces.
• Valid NSW White Card, full trade toolkit and reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Site coordination: assist the Site Supervisor in coordinating daily trade activities and keeping the program.
• Hands-on carpentry & detailing: execute and oversee remedial carpentry scopes including timber framing and subfloor rectifications.
• Subcontractor direction: supervise remedial trades to ensure high workmanship standards.
• Quality assurance & safety: ensure SWMS compliance and remedial repair specifications.
• Problem solving: address on-site constructability challenges with practical solutions.

Skills

Site coordination

Carpentry

Detailing

Subcontractor direction

Quality assurance

Safety

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Cert III in Carpentry

Tools

NSW White Card

Australian Driver’s Licence

Trade tool kit

EWP tickets

Job description

JV Recruitment is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join a leading remedial head contractor in Sydney. The role offers progression to Site Supervisor, combining hands-on remedial carpentry with site coordination across residential and commercial projects.

You will supervise trades, ensure safety and quality, and manage remedial works such as timber framing, subfloor rectifications, formwork and cladding. The position suits a trade-qualified carpenter ready to step into leadership on long‑term