Lead Builder: Hands-On Leader for Hospitality & Commercial

Scenic Hotel Group; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scenic Hotel Group is seeking an experienced Lead Builder to lead on-site carpentry work, coordinate trades and maintain high workmanship standards across hospitality and residential projects in New Zealand.

You will work hands-on, read architectural and services drawings, and solve buildability issues while travelling across New Zealand. The role requires strong NZ carpentry qualifications and practical leadership on occupied sites.

Qualifications

• New Zealand carpentry trade qualification or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current Licensed Building Practitioner status where required.
• Strong knowledge of the New Zealand Building Code and relevant construction standards.
• Experience as Lead Builder or senior on-site tradesperson.
• Around 10+ years of building experience is advantageous.
• Experience mentoring apprentices and working in occupied environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry and general building work on site.
• Lead from the front and set a high standard of workmanship.
• Coordinate builders, apprentices, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Read plans and identify buildability and sequencing issues.
• Ensure safety, compliance and quality on site.
• Support handover and rectification of defects.

Skills

On-site leadership

Carpentry experience

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Mentoring apprentices

Team coordination

Education

NZ carpentry trade qualification

Licensed Building Practitioner status

Job description

Scenic Hotel Group is seeking an experienced Lead Builder to lead on-site carpentry work, coordinate trades and maintain high workmanship standards across hospitality and residential projects in New Zealand.

You will work hands-on, read architectural and services drawings, and solve buildability issues while travelling across New Zealand. The role requires strong NZ carpentry qualifications and practical leadership on occupied sites.