Leading Hand - High Rise Residential

Simplified Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplified Recruitment is seeking a Hands-on Leading Hand to manage trades on architecturally designed high-rise residential builds in Sydney. You will work closely with experienced Site Managers to ensure quality, safety, and finishes meet premium standards.

This role offers a clear pathway into Site Supervisor / Foreman, with steady work across a long-term pipeline of premium projects in Sydney. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Leading Hand in construction.
• Background in delivering high-rise projects.
• Strong eye for detail and pride in high-quality finishes.
• Ability to manage trades and keep the site running efficiently.
• Solid understanding of drawings, build methodology, and sequencing.
• Trade background is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise trades across high-rise residential builds.
• Allocate daily tasks in line with drawings, specifications, and the program.
• Maintain exceptional standards across quality, safety, and finishes.
• Work closely with Site Managers to drive the program and sequencing.
• Manage site logistics, deliveries, and workflow.
• Step on the tools when needed to keep work progressing.

Skills

Leadership

Site coordination

Attention to detail

Trade background

Drawings interpretation

Job description

Leading Hand - High-Rise Residential Projects

Multiple sites in Sydney NSW

Up to $130K + super
Immediate Start

Only considering applicants with full working rights who are based in Sydney

We are partnering with a highly regarded Sydney builder known for delivering architecturally designed, high-rise residential projects.

With a strong pipeline of large-scale developments and boutique luxury builds, they’re looking for a Leading Hand who takes pride in quality, detail, and running a sharp site.

This is not volume project housing. These are design-driven builds where finishes matter, sequencing matters, and the right people stand out quickly.

About the Role You’ll take ownership of key sections on-site, working closely with experienced Site Managers to ensure trades are coordinated, quality is maintained, and works are delivered to program.

This role suits someone who enjoys being hands-on but also stepping into leadership, with a clear pathway into Site Supervisor / Foreman.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise trades across high-rise residential builds
• Allocate daily tasks in line with drawings, specifications, and the program
• Maintain exceptional standards across quality, safety, and finishes
• Work closely with Site Managers to drive the program and sequencing
• Manage site logistics, deliveries, and workflow.
• Step on the tools when needed to keep work progressing

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Leading Hand in construction.
• Background in delivering high-rise projects.
• Strong eye for detail and pride in high-quality finishes
• Ability to manage trades and keep the site running efficiently
• Solid understanding of drawings, build methodology, and sequencing
• Trade background is highly regarded.

What Sets This Apart

• Work on architecturally designed, high-spec residential builds
• Builder known for quality over volume
• Strong leadership team with well-run, organised sites
• Clear pathway into Site Supervisor / Foreman roles
• Long-term pipeline of premium projects across Sydney

Why This Role?

Why This Role? This isn’t one of those chaotic sites where you’re chasing trades all day. It’s a well-run operation where you’ll be trusted, backed, and given room to grow.

Additional information

• Work on architecturally designed, high-rise projects.
• Carrer growth to Supervisor role.
• Join a builder known for quality, not volume.