Lead On-Site Carpenter – Residential Renovations

Creative Home Renovations; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel

Company mobile phone

Quality residential renovation projets

Growth into leadership role

Support from Construction Manager

Team environment with established 0%0?

Long-term employment opportunity

Job summary

Creative Home Renovations is seeking a motivated Construction Leading Hand to join our Adelaide-based team. This hands-on role combines practical carpentry work with site coordination and trade management across residential renovations and extensions.

You will work closely with the Construction Manager, coordinating subcontractors, monitoring workmanship and keeping projects moving while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Solid carpentry experience and a strong understanding of residential construction.
• Experience working across different stages of residential building or renovation projects.
• Ability to read building plans, take accurate measurements and interpret construction details.
• Confidence coordinating subcontractors and managing trades on site.
• Good organisational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and take ownership of tasks.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with clients and trades.
• A current driver's licence and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage daily construction activities across residential renovation sites.
• Organise, coordinate and supervise subcontractors and trades to ensure works are completed in the correct sequence and within scheduled timeframes.
• Undertake site measurements, setting out and general construction assessments.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, plans and specifications.
• Carry out hands-on carpentry, framing and structural construction works.
• Assist with demolition, wall framing, wall and ceiling linings, roofing, fix-outs and other general building activities.
• Monitor workmanship, construction quality and compliance with relevant building requirements.
• Coordinate site deliveries, materials, orders and equipment.
• Identify potential construction issues and communicate solutions to the Construction Manager.
• Maintain safe, clean and organised work sites.
• Communicate professionally with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and the internal CHR team.
• Provide regular progress updates and report on site activities.
• Assist with practical problem-solving and ensure projects continue to progress efficiently.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Leadership potential

Site coordination

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Driver's license

White Card

Job description

Creative Home Renovations is seeking a motivated Construction Leading Hand to join our Adelaide-based team. This hands-on role combines practical carpentry work with site coordination and trade management across residential renovations and extensions.

You will work closely with the Construction Manager, coordinating subcontractors, monitoring workmanship and keeping projects moving while maintaining safety and quality standards.