Leading Hand

Morson Edge; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel card provided

Clear progression towards Foreman

Direct access to Project Manager

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking a Leading Hand to advance from carpentry into a hands-on project leadership role on high-end residential renovations valued up to $2M across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and North Shore. The position emphasizes being on the tools with growing site management responsibilities and will oversee multiple projects.

The role offers clear progression towards a Foreman position within a close-knit team and direct access to the Project Manager and Estimator for strong support.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Carpenter with strong residential experience.
• Experience across high-end residential renovations.
• Confident reading and interpreting construction drawings.
• Strong communication skills on site.

Responsibilities

• Work predominantly on the tools across high-end residential renovations.
• Assist with day-to-day management of multiple high-end renovations.
• Read and interpret architectural and construction drawings.
• Coordinate and liaise with subcontractors and trades on site.
• Keep across site progress, quality and upcoming works.
• Assist with materials, site coordination and problem-solving as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Read and interpret drawings

Residential renovations experience

On the tools

Education

Carpentry trade qualification

Job description

Leading Hand - High-End Residential

• Step up from Carpenter into a Leading Hand position
• Lead site operations of high-end residential renovations valued up to $2M
• No weekend work with projects across the Eastern Suburbs & North Shore
• Predominantly on the tools, with increasing site management responsibility
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously
• Fuel card provided with genuine progression into a Foreman role

Additional Benefits

• Clear progression towards Foreman as the company continues to grow
• Close-knit team with direct access to the Project Manager
• Strong office support from an Estimator and Project Manager
• Opportunity to develop your site management skills while remaining hands-on
• Work across quality residential projects in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and North Shore

Duties

• Work predominantly on the tools across high-end residential renovations
• Assist with the day-to-day management ofmultiple high end residential renovations
• Read and interpret architectural and construction drawings
• Coordinate and liaise with subcontractors and trades on site
• Keep across site progress, quality and upcoming works
• Assist with materials, site coordination and problem-solving as required

Skills & Experience

• Trade-qualified Carpenter with strong residential experience
• Experience across high-end residential renovations highly regarded
• Confident reading and interpreting construction drawings
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with subcontractors
• Ready to take the next step into a Leading Hand position

About the Company

A growing, close-knit residential builder delivering high-end renovations valued up to $2M across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and North Shore.

With continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are looking for a Carpenter who wants to take on greater responsibility and develop into a Foreman position over time.