Site Foreman

Mettle; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mettle on the Gold Coast is seeking a Site Foreman to lead day-to-day construction activities. You will coordinate site delivery, supervise trades and ensure safety, quality, and program adherence on commercial projects.

We value strong leadership, effective communication and a hands-on approach to problem solving, with a license recommended to support site supervision and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Confident site leader capable of delivering projects to a high standard.
• Experience coordinating trades, suppliers and onsite teams.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specs and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervising trades and site labour to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
• Monitoring workmanship against drawings, specifications and codes.
• Maintaining short-term programs, site diaries and daily coordination records.
• Managing site safety, inductions, compliance and reporting requirements.
• Coordinating materials, plant and equipment and monitoring preliminaries spend.
• Supporting consultant inspections, authority access and closure of punch lists/ defects.
• Communicating regularly with subcontractors and supporting site meetings.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Construction sequencing

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

QBCC Builder Open Site Supervisor licence (recommended)

Job description

Mettle is a fast-growing Australian company that has built a reputation for excellence in construction, refurbishment, defence, and fitout projects. Since 2015, we’ve expanded into multiple locations along the east coast of Australia and continue to grow sustainably. We’re all about "Good People Doing Good Things Together.”

This mantra underpins everything we do, including creating a work environment that fosters teamwork, collaboration and shared success. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional results and our culture is underpinned by values like accountability, curiosity and authenticity.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Site Foreman to join our Gold Coast team.

You will play an important role in coordinating day-to-day site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, to program and in line with specifications, drawings and quality requirements.

Working closely with the Site Manager, Project Manager and subcontractors, you will oversee construction sequencing, site logistics, resource planning and field readiness while maintaining strong relationships with trades, suppliers and stakeholders onsite.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be responsible for supervising and coordinating site-based delivery activities, including:

• Supervising trades and site labour to ensure safe and efficient delivery
• Monitoring workmanship against drawings, specifications and codes
• Maintaining short-term programs, site diaries and daily coordination records
• Managing site safety, inductions, compliance and reporting requirements
• Coordinating materials, plant and equipment and monitoring preliminaries spend
• Supporting consultant inspections, authority access and closure of punch lists / defects
• Communicating regularly with subcontractors and supporting site meetings

What You’ll Bring

You are a confident site leader who thrives in a fast-paced delivery environment and takes pride in delivering projects to the highest standard. You’ll also bring:

• 5+ years’ experience delivering commercial construction projects in a Site Foreman or similar supervisory role
• Strong leadership and people management capability
• Good understanding of trade interfaces and construction sequencing
• Ability to prioritise, solve problems and make decisions in a busy site environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport with subcontractors and clients
• QBCC Builder Open Site Supervisor licence (recommended)

Why Join Mettle?

At Mettle, we’re not just building projects — we’re building the future. We invest in people because strength begins with those who live our values every day. Here’s what sets us apart:

• A purpose-led culture where integrity, care and collaboration guide everything we do
• Meaningful wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programs and exclusive benefits
• Commitment to continuous learning with mentoring and development opportunities
• An inclusive and flexible workplace where you can be your authentic self

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued. We encourage applications from all backgrounds including women and First Nations people. Flexible work arrangements are supported and we strive to minimise our environmental impact.