Lead Structural Foreman — Safe, High-Quality Delivery

MELROSE BUILT PTY LTD; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave plus 5 days paid

Generous parental leave

Social and work events

Leadership development

Job summary

Melrose Built Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Structural Foreman to lead the structural stage of an education project through completion. You will report to the Site Manager and Project Manager, coordinating formwork, reinforcement, concrete, post-tensioning, precast and steel to meet tight milestones.

You will read structural drawings confidently, drive floor cycles safely, and ensure high-standard delivery across critical phases while maintaining a strong safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Structural Foreman on educational, residential or commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of formwork systems, post-tensioned slabs and concrete construction.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors concurrently.
• Ability to drive floor cycles without compromising safety or quality.
• Solid understanding of high-risk work, temporary works and crane operations.
• Clear communication skills and leadership presence on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all structural trades, including formwork, reinforcement, concrete, post-tensioning, precast and steel.
• Drive the structural programme and floor cycle times to meet critical milestones.
• Plan and coordinate concrete pours, crane and hoist use, and site logistics.
• Manage hold points, engineer inspections and pre-pour sign-offs.
• Oversee temporary works, propping and back-propping in line with engineering requirements.
• Manage subcontractor performance, productivity and accountability.
• Identify and resolve design, quality and delivery risks proactively.
• Ensure safety and compliance standards are upheld at all times, particularly for high-risk construction work.

Skills

Lead on-site leadership

Formwork systems

Post-tensioned slabs

Multi-subcontractor management

High-risk work understanding

Clear communication

Education

Construction White Card

Driver Licence

First Aid & CPR

Tools

Procore

HammerTech

Jobpac

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Melrose Built Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Structural Foreman to lead the structural stage of an education project through completion. You will report to the Site Manager and Project Manager, coordinating formwork, reinforcement, concrete, post-tensioning, precast and steel to meet tight milestones.

You will read structural drawings confidently, drive floor cycles safely, and ensure high-standard delivery across critical phases while maintaining a strong safety culture on site.