Team Lead - Landscaping & Minor Civil Works

Private Advertiser; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Perth is seeking a Team Lead for Landscaping & Minor Civil Works to manage hands-on projects across the metropolitan area. You will lead a crew, read and interpret plans, set out works, ensure safety and quality, coordinate subcontractors and deliveries, and drive project delivery to high standards.

This role requires a minimum of three years’ leading-hand or supervisor experience in commercial landscaping, civil construction or building works, plus a current White Card,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in commercial landscaping, civil construction or commercial building works in Leading Hand, Supervisor or Team Leader role.
• Experience in concrete formwork and placement.
• Experience in paving, retaining walls and limestone construction.
• Experience in drainage installation, earthworks and site preparation.
• Current Construction White Card and Manual Driver License; National Police Clearance within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate landscaping and minor construction projects from commencement through to completion.
• Plan and coordinate daily site activities.
• Read, interpret and work from construction and landscape plans.
• Set out works in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Manage site safety requirements including SWMS, JSEA and toolbox meetings.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and deliveries.
• Undertake paving, retaining walls, limestone construction, decking and carpentry works.
• Construct concrete formwork, pathways, slabs and associated works.
• Undertake minor civil works including drainage, excavation, trenching and earthworks.

Skills

Team leadership

Site coordination

Plan reading

Safety management

Laser level use

Education

White Card

Tools

Measuring equipment

Laser levels

Concrete formwork equipment

Job description

Team Lead - Landscaping & Minor Civil Works

Lead landscaping and minor civil works projects across the Perth metropolitan area. This hands‑on position is suited to an experienced construction professional who enjoys working on the tools while leading a crew, coordinating site activities and delivering projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate landscaping and minor construction projects from commencement through to completion
• Plan and coordinate daily site activities.
• Read, interpret and work from construction and landscape plans.
• Set out works in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Manage site safety requirements including SWMS, JSEA and toolbox meetings.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and deliveries.
• Undertake paving, retaining walls, limestone construction, decking and carpentry works
• Construct concrete formwork, pathways, slabs and associated works.
• Undertake minor civil works including drainage, excavation, trenching and earthworks.
• Operate machinery, plant and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in commercial landscaping, civil construction or commercial building works in a Leading Hand, Supervisor or Team Leader role.
• Experience in concrete formwork and placement.
• Experience in paving, retaining walls and limestone construction.
• Experience in drainage installation, earthworks and site preparation.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Experience setting out works using measuring equipment and laser levels.
• Current Construction White Card.
• Current Manual Driver License.
• National Police Clearance (within 12 months).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Excavator operating experience.
• Machine operating tickets.
• HR License.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Traffic Management accreditation.