Leading Hand

BMD Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BMD is seeking a Pipework’s Leading Hand to join our Adelaide team. You will oversee site activities to deliver civil infrastructure and urban development projects on time, safely and to the client’s quality standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Certificate III in Civil Construction, has a current driver’s licence, proven leadership, and strong communication skills. Pipelaying and shoring experience are highly regarded and you’ll contribute to a collaborative, family‑focused workplace.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Civil Construction required.
• Current driver’s licence required.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail essential.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage teams.
• Experience leading civil construction projects is preferred.
• Experience with minor civil infrastructure works and urban development projects.
• Strong teamwork and ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of drawings, specifications and quality requirements on site.
• Experience with shoring is advantageous.
• Pipelaying experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site resources (plant, labour, materials) to support project delivery.
• Direct and monitor Sub-Contractors, Suppliers and plant hirers.
• Monitor activity costs and ensure alignment with the construction program.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Maintain daily site activity records and report non-conformances.
• Support remediation recommendations and corrective actions.
• Ensure client quality expectations are met or exceeded per specifications.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Proven leadership skills

Strong teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Tools

Shoring experience

Job description

At BMD, we’re making a difference in the communities around us, powering careers where you can make an impact working on complex, diverse and challenging infrastructure projects as part of our team.

About BMD

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. As the largest privately owned civil contractor in Australia, BMD is at the forefront of excellence, with a growing international footprint extending to the Philippines and the United Kingdom.

Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies, we deliver complex infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. For over 45 years, our diverse portfolio of projects and roles provides exceptional opportunities for our people to grow and make a lasting impact. As part of our team, you’ll help deliver challenging projects, supported by leadership within an inclusive people-first culture.

Benefits

We believe our people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer benefits that go beyond the basics:

• grow your career with specialised learning and development programs
• be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform
• prioritise wellbeing with mental health support and discounted gym access
• support your family with paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and flexible work arrangements available
• access perks with novated leasing, specialised Power Perks and discounts with hundreds of retailers.

Diversity and inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

About The Role

We are looking for a Pipework's Leading Hand to join the team. As a Leading Hand you will be responsible for the completion of the project on or under time, whilst ensuring a safe site is maintained and a quality product is constructed for delivery to the client. Projects will include minor civil infrastructure works and urban development projects.

Duties

• Thorough understanding of OHS and environmental requirements
• Arrangement of Plant, Labour and material resources for project
• Direction and monitoring of Sub-Contractors, Suppliers and plant hirers
• Control of survey requirements
• Daily monitoring of activity costs
• Monitor compliance with safety and environmental requirements
• Maintain compliance with construction program
• Report all non-conformances and assist recommendations for remedial work
• Maintain daily record of site activities
• Ensure clients quality expectations are being met / exceeded (in accordance with spec)

Skills And Qualifications

• Certificate III in Civil Construction
• Current driver’s licence
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Proven leadership skills
• Have a thorough knowledge of the drawings, specifications and quality requirements for all site related activities
• Must have experience in minor civil infrastructure works and or urban development projects
• Strong sense of teamwork
• Proven ability to constantly deliver high quality construction projects within budget and program constraints
• Have experience in shoring
• Pipelaying experience is highly regarded.

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.

We’re a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global/careers

Due to the high volume of applications and enquiries, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.