Leading Hand

BildGroup; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BILDGroup is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to join our Urban Civil Construction team in Mackay, QLD. You’ll lead a crew across earthworks, drainage, pavements and site works, setting safety, quality and productivity standards on every shift.

This hands-on role puts you in the trench with your team, solving problems, directing daily work, and delivering reliable outcomes. If you’re proven, motivated, and committed to mentoring others, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Leading Hand role on civil construction sites.
• Hands-on technical capability across earthworks, drainage, pavements, or sports field construction.
• Strong safety leadership and a commitment to high standards.
• Effective crew management and development of less experienced workers.
• Ability to read site instructions and relay plans clearly.
• Hold White Card before start.
• Valid drivers licence and ability to move between Mackay sites.
• Locally based or willing to relocate permanently.
• Experience in sports field or civil construction.
• Traffic management accreditation and plant tickets.
• First Aid certificate.
• Experience coaching and developing crew members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the on-site crew across civil works to achieve safe, quality outcomes.
• Direct daily activities, solve problems on site, and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Set and reinforce safety, productivity, and quality standards on every shift.
• Coach and develop less experienced crew members to build capability.
• Read and communicate site instructions and work plans to the team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Civil construction knowledge

Safety leadership

Crew management

Reading site plans

Coaching/mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Education

White Card (Construction Induction)

First Aid certificate

Driver's licence

Tools

Plant tickets - skid steer

Traffic management accreditation

Job description

At BildGroup, we believe in helping you thrive, in your career, your passions, and your purpose. Here, you'll find a workplace that inspires you to bring your best, supports your journey every step of the way, and genuinely cares about your success.

The role and what we are looking for

We're looking for an experienced Leading Hand to join our Urban Civil Construction team permanently based in Mackay, QLD. You'll be leading a crew across a diverse mix of civil infrastructure and sports field construction works - earthworks, drainage, pavements, landscaping, and site works - and setting the standard for safety, quality, and productivity on site every day.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You won't be watching from the sidelines - you'll be in the work with your crew, directing the day, solving problems as they come up, and making sure the job gets done right. If you're a proven Leading Hand who takes pride in bringing the best out of the people around you and delivering work you can stand behind, we want to hear from you.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in a Leading Hand role on civil construction sites - you've held the position, not just filled in for it
• Hands-on technical capability across civil works - earthworks, drainage, pavements, or sports field construction - and a willingness to get in and do the work alongside your crew
• A genuine commitment to safety - you lead by example, every single day, and you hold your crew to the same standard
• Strong crew management skills - you can direct, motivate, and develop a diverse team and deal with issues early before they become problems
• Ability to read site instructions and work plans and relay clearly to your crew
• Current White Card (Construction Induction) - must be held prior to start
• Valid drivers licence - essential for moving between sites across the Mackay region
• Locally based in Mackay or genuinely ready to make the permanent move
• Sports field or Civil construction experience
• Traffic management accreditation
• Plant tickets - skid steer, tractor, or similar
• First Aid certificate
• Experience coaching and developing less experienced crew members

A career where you belong

When you join BildGroup, you're not just part of a workforce. You're part of a family dedicated to making a difference. No matter the mark you want to make on the world, we're here to support you.

• You'll belong from day one. We invest in genuine connection, inclusion, and gender diversity so every person on the team feels at home.
• Your safety and wellbeing matter to us. From income protection to an Employee Assistance Program, we make sure you and your family have real support behind you.
• We back your growth. Through our learning platform, leadership programs, and referral rewards, there's always a next step available if you want it.
• We do work that matters beyond the worksite. Volunteering, community partnerships, and our internal innovation initiative b.hive connect you to impact that goes further than the job.

We are BildGroup and we're built differently

Proudly Australian-owned, we build the infrastructure and spaces that bring communities to life. From urban development and sports fields to road construction and maintenance, our diverse projects shape the world around us.

We started as a family business, and while we've grown into a major corporation, our values remain the same. Success, to us, isn't just about what we build. It's about how our people grow and flourish.

At BildGroup, we're here to empower you, fuel your ambitions, and create an environment where you feel valued, supported, and inspired.

At BildGroup, your voice matters, your growth is a priority, and your potential is limitless. Ready to make your mark? Let's do it together.

We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just buzzwords - they are the foundation of a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We invite people from all walks of life to join us. Whether you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a veteran or someone with a unique cultural or life experience, we encourage you to apply.

BildGroup is managing this recruitment directly. Agency submissions will not be accepted unless requested by our Talent team.