Leading Hand

Woods&Co; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Woods & Co is partnering with a highly regarded luxury residential builder to appoint a Leading Hand to join their growing construction team in Melbourne.

Working across high-end custom residential projects, this is an opportunity for an experienced Carpenter or Leading Hand who is ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll work closely with the Foreman, taking on greater responsibility in day-to-day site operations and trade coordination.

Qualifications

• Qualified Carpenter with strong custom new build experience.
• Experience as Leading Hand or ready to steady up in a senior carpentry role.
• Exposure to high-end custom residential or architectural builds.
• Confident coordinating subcontractors and managing trades on site.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, drawings and site operations.
• Natural leader capable of ownership and responsibility.
• Ambitious to develop into a Foreman role in the near future.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day running and coordination of site operations.
• Coordinate subcontractors and manage trades on site.
• Work with Foreman to ensure construction progresses to schedule.
• Oversee workmanship and maintain high quality across all stages.
• Assist with site scheduling, material deliveries and general site operations.
• Maintain a safe, organised and well-presented worksite.

Skills

Carpentry

Leadership

Site coordination

Education

Qualified Carpenter by trade

Job description

Woods & Co is partnering with a highly regarded luxury residential builder to appoint a Leading Hand to join their growing construction team.

Working across high end custom residential projects, this is an opportunity for an experienced Carpenter or Leading Hand who is ready to take the next step in their career.

You’ll work closely with the Foreman and wider construction team, taking on greater responsibility across day to day site operations, trade coordination and construction delivery. The position is ideally suited to someone with their sights set on becoming a Foreman, offering the opportunity to further develop their leadership and site management capabilities while working alongside an experienced team.

The Role

• Assist with the day to day running and coordination of site operations
• Take an active role in coordinating subcontractors and managing trades on site
• Work closely with the Foreman to ensure construction is progressing to schedule
• Oversee workmanship and maintain high standards of quality across all stages of construction
• Assist with site scheduling, material deliveries and general site ops
• Maintain a safe, organised and well presented worksite

About You

• Qualified Carpenter by trade with strong custom new build experience
• Previous experience as a Leading Hand or an experienced Carpenter ready to steady up
• Exposure to high end custom residential or architectural builds
• Confident coordinating subcontractors and managing trades on site
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, drawings and site operations
• A natural leader who is comfortable taking ownership and responsibility
• Ambitious and motivated to develop into a Foreman role in the near future

The Opportunity

• Work across high end architectural residential projects valued up to $40m
• A genuine pathway into a Foreman position
• Work alongside an experienced construction and management team
• Join a reputable builder with a strong name for luxury deliverables
• Competitive salary based on experience

Woods & Co Recruitmentis committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce that values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members, and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

*You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted.