Leading Hand/Plumber - Water and Wastewater

ABC Civil Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC Civil Group in Melbourne seeks a Leading Hand/Plumber with water and wastewater experience to join our site team on major infrastructure projects. The role focuses on on-site coordination, safety, and timely delivery of works.

You will manage subcontractors, oversee resourcing, and maintain program adherence while upholding quality and compliance across WSAA/MRWA standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in the civil construction industry.
• Fully qualified Plumber (preferred).
• Experience and/or accreditations working on MRWA and/or WSAA projects.
• Willing to travel and live away for periods of time.
• Australian Drivers Licence.
• Strong commitment to safety on site.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Program and schedule resources to meet project objectives.
• Prioritise and manage time to achieve program milestones.
• Oversee equipment servicing and maintenance.
• Coordinate with senior management on contractual and commercial requirements.
• Pre-mobilisation planning and execution.
• Daily reporting and clear communication within the management team.
• Identify and implement cost-saving strategies.
• Assist in crew structuring and training needs as required.
• Lead on-site safety and compliance across works.

Skills

On-site leadership

Safety culture

Communication skills

Contractor coordination

MRWA/WSAA familiarity

Education

Plumber licence (preferred)

Job description

Leading Hand/Plumber - Water and Wastewater

ABC Civil Group targets major infrastructure projects Australia-wide by providing innovative, efficient and technologically advanced methods of construction. The business aims to provide industry-leading experience to current and future clients whilst upholding the strongest focus on quality, environmental and safety.

About the Role:

ABC Civil Group is targeting a full-time Civil Construction Leading Hand and/or Plumber with experience in the water and wastewater industry (WSAA & MRWA) to join our dynamic team-orientated group

We are searching for a highly motivated individual to join our team, who will live our values and continue to help us make ABC Civil Group a great workplace. The incumbent will play a key role in project deliverables on site, including coordinating subcontractors, managing resourcing and programs whilst also managing safety and compliance. The role is fit for an individual with a minimum of 3+ years experience in Plumbing/ a Leading Hand role, has strong technical skills, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is hands-on and solution-driven.

Responsibilities:

• Programming and scheduling of resource to achieve project objectives
• Effectively prioritising and managing time to achieve program objectives
• Equipment servicing/maintenance oversight and coordination
• Managing contractual and commercial requirements and objectives in conjunction with senior management personnel
• Pre-mobilisation planning and execution
• Daily reporting and effectively communicating within the management team
• Effective problem solving and conflict resolution
• Involvement in employee performance reviews and new employment engagements
• Oversight and running of projects in conjunction with senior management
• Actively seeking cost saving strategies
• Development of construction methodologies and safe work method statements with senior management
• As required to top up and assist in crew structures
• Identifying any necessary further training requirements for field personnel
• Management in conjunction with senior management stakeholder relations
• Representation of core company values and policies

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience in the civil construction Industry.
• Fully qualified Plumber (Preferred)
• Experience and/or accreditations working on MRWA and/or WSAA projects.
• Prior experience constructing pipelines for government organisations.
• Pump station and mechanical experience highly preferred.
• Prior experience managing and overseeing personnel.
• Must be willing to travel and live away for periods of time.
• Australian Drivers License.
• A strong commitment to Safety first culture.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others and build respectful relationships at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage dynamic workload.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with high attention to detail.