Leading Hand - Civil Works

Roesner and Hamilton Civil Contractors; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Career development opportunities

Team BBQs and social events

Free snacks and drinks

Job summary

Roesner and Hamilton Civil Contractors in Nerang, QLD is seeking a reliable Leading Hand to support civil construction projects. You will lead site crews, read drawings, and ensure work meets safety and quality standards while coordinating multiple trades.

The role requires 5+ years of civil experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to getting the job done right the first time. A current MR Licence and White Card are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil construction experience, with leadership exposure.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead site crews and ensure work is safe, efficient, and on schedule.
• Oversee reinstatement of concrete footpaths, kerb and channel.
• Coordinate pit and conduit installations and footing work.
• Supervise light pole and traffic signal footing installs.
• Promote a strong on-site safety culture and quality workmanship.
• Monitor costs, productivity, and program performance.
• Liaise with clients, inspectors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Reading drawings

Communication

Safety focus

Education

White Card

MR Driver Licence

Machinery licences

Tools

Excavator licence

Forklift licence

Traffic control certificate

Job description

Roesner and Hamilton Civil Contractors - Nerang QLD

Roesner and Hamilton (R&H) Civil Contractors is seeking a reliable, organised, and hands-on Leading Hand to support the successful delivery of civil construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil construction professional who enjoys leading teams, maintaining high safety standards, and delivering quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead site crews and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to schedule.
• Oversee reinstatement of concrete footpaths, kerb and channel.
• Coordinate pit and conduit installations.
• Supervise installation of light pole and traffic signal footings.
• Work safely in and around live traffic environments.
• Promote and enforce a strong site safety culture.
• Monitor project quality, productivity, costs, and program performance.
• Assist in identifying and managing project variations.
• Liaise with client representatives, inspectors, and other stakeholders.
• Support project delivery in accordance with specifications and company standards.

About you

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in civil construction, ideally on Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and local council projects.
• Proven leadership experience supervising crews in a civil construction environment.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and commitment to getting the job done right the first time.
• A current MR Driver Licence.
• A current White Card and relevant machinery licences/tickets.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.
• Forklift, excavator, truck, or other machinery licences (highly regarded).
• Concreting experience (highly regarded).

About us

• Roesner and Hamilton (R&H) Civil Contractors is a rapidly growing, well-established civil construction company delivering high-quality infrastructure projects based in Nerang on the Gold Coast. In partnership with Roesner and Hamilton Electrical Contractors and Roesner and Hamilton Consulting Services we specialise in the design and construction of roads, intersections, signage, footpath, drainage, street lighting, traffic signals and Intelligent transport systems. Working with local councils, state authorities, and private clients we build safer, better-connected communities.
• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Company work vehicle (for work use).
• A diverse and growing pipeline of civil infrastructure projects.
• A supportive, safety-focused team culture.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Regular team BBQs, catch-ups, and social events.
• Free soft drinks and snacks.
• Support from an experienced leadership team including the Site Manager, Project Manager, and Construction Manager.