Site Foreman

Benetton Construction; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + super

Stable family-run builder

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Benetton Construction in Sydney, Australia, is seeking an experienced Site Foreman to lead residential projects through finishing and handover with a focus on quality and program adherence.

You will manage fit-out, supervise trades, perform defect inspections, and prepare units for inspections while maintaining WHS compliance and accurate documentation. A minimum of 5 years on-site experience and a trade background are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years site experience, including recent work on Class 2 or multi-storey residential developments.
• Proven track record of taking projects through finishing, defects and handover.
• Strong knowledge of NCC, Australian Standards and WHS requirements.
• Leadership skills with the ability to push trades to complete and rectify their work.

Responsibilities

• Manage finishing stages (fit-out, joinery, tiling, painting) to a high standard.
• Coordinate and supervise trades to keep them on programme and accountable for their work.
• Run defect inspections and manage defect lists through to sign-off.
• Track and close out outstanding works before practical completion.
• Prepare units and common areas for client, certifier and Strata inspections.
• Manage post-handover defects and warranty items.
• Lead WHS on site including inductions, toolbox talks, SWMS reviews and site audits.
• Keep daily diaries, ITPs, records and progress reports.
• Work closely with the Project Manager on programme, RFIs and variations.

Skills

Site management

Quality workmanship

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication

Record keeping

Health & Safety mindset

Education

Cert IV in Building and Construction (WHS)

White Card

Job description

Our team is committed to excellence, reliability, and attention to detail, ensuring that each build meets the highest standards. As the construction industry continues to grow, we are looking to expand our team with dedicated professionals who share our values and passion for quality.

We are a second-generation, privately owned Sydney builder specialising in residential projects. We’re a hands-on team that delivers quality buildings and backs our people. We’re looking for an experienced Site Foreman to take our projects through finishing and handover, delivering a high-quality product and closing out every outstanding item.

What you’ll do

Manage the finishing stages (fit-out, joinery, tiling, painting and services fit-off) to a high standard

Coordinate and supervise trades through completion, keeping them on programme and accountable for their work

Run defect inspections, then prepare and manage defect lists through to sign-off

Track and close out outstanding works before practical completion

Prepare units and common areas for client, certifier and Strata inspections

Manage post-handover defects and warranty items

Lead WHS on site, including inductions, toolbox talks, SWMS reviews and site audits

Keep daily diaries, ITPs, records and progress reports

Work closely with the Project Manager on programme, RFIs and variations

What you’ll bring

At least 5 years’ site experience, including recent work on Class 2 or multi-storey residential

A proven track record of taking projects through finishing, defects and handover

A sharp eye for detail and high standards for workmanship and presentation

Experience running defect lists and closing out outstanding works to deadline

A strong working knowledge of the NCC, Australian Standards and WHS requirements

Leadership skills, with the ability to push trades to complete and rectify their work

Good communication and record keeping

A White Card and a current driver’s licence

A trade background (particularly finishing trades) and Cert IV in Building and Construction (WHS) are highly regarded

What we offer

A competitive salary plus super

A stable, family-run builder with a pipeline of work

Room to grow with the company