Site Manager

Leathwood Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leathwood Australia is seeking an experienced Site Manager to take full ownership of delivery, quality, safety and team performance on our commercial landscape construction projects in NSW and QLD. You will be the on-site face of Leathwood, coordinating with head contractors, clients and consultants with professionalism.

Lead the on-site construction team, manage subcontractors, monitor programme and budget, uphold Leathwood's quality standards, and champion a safety-first culture with daily

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years' experience in commercial landscape construction, including site management or supervisory roles.
• Proven track record delivering large commercial landscape projects on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership, able to manage a multi-trade on-site team and hold people accountable.
• Solid WHS knowledge and safety management in a commercial construction environment.
• Current White Card and a valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day delivery of allocated projects, on programme, within budget and to Leathwood's quality standards.
• Lead and supervise the on-site construction team, including forepersons, tradespeople, labourers and apprentices.
• Own quality on site, from inspections through to defect rectification and sign-off.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, from induction through to performance.
• Champion a safety-first culture, run daily pre-starts and weekly toolbox talks, and enforce SWMS across every activity.
• Act as Leathwood's primary on-site representative with head contractors, clients and consultants.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

WH&S knowledge

White Card

Driver's license

Job description

Leathwood is a growing commercial landscaping and construction business known for delivering high quality outcomes on complex, landmark projects across NSW and QLD. We're looking for an experienced Site Manager to take full ownership of site delivery, quality, safety and team performance on our commercial landscape construction projects.

This is a leadership role for someone who can lead from the front, make sound decisions under pressure, and take full ownership of site outcomes. You'll be the face of Leathwood on site, representing the business to head contractors, clients and consultants with professionalism and confidence.

What you'll be doing

• Taking full responsibility for the day to day delivery of allocated projects, on programme, within budget and to Leathwood's quality standards
• Leading and supervising the on site construction team, including forepersons, tradespeople, labourers and apprentices
• Owning quality on site, from inspections through to defect rectification and sign off
• Coordinating subcontractors and suppliers, from induction through to performance
• Championing a safety first culture, running daily pre starts and weekly toolbox talks, and enforcing SWMS across every activity
• Acting as Leathwood's primary on-site representative with head contractors, clients and consultants

What you'll bring

• 5 to 8 years' experience in commercial landscape construction, including time in a site management or supervisory role
• A track record delivering good sized commercial landscape construction projects on time, within budget and to a high standard
• Strong leadership skills, confident managing a multi trade site team and holding people accountable
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation and safety management in a commercial construction environment
• Current White Card and driver's licence

Why Leathwood

You’ll have genuine ownership of your site and the autonomy to lead it your way, you’ll get the opportunity to work on large value, landmark projects. You're backed by an experienced project management team and a business that invests in the people who perform.

If you're a skilled landscape construction professional who takes pride in delivery and wants to be part of a growing, ambitious business, we’d love to hear from you.