If you're an experienced Civil Leading Hand who knows how to organise a crew, maintain standards and keep work moving, this role will give you the trust to do exactly that.
Empowered Recruitment is partnering with an established South East Queensland civil contractor delivering council and government infrastructure projects.
With initial projects located throughout the Ipswich region, they're looking for a proven Leading Hand who can take ownership of daily site activities while remaining hands-on alongside the crew.
Why consider this opportunity?
Local projects throughout the Ipswich region
Ongoing council and government infrastructure work
Competitive remuneration that recognises your experience
Autonomy to coordinate your crew and daily activities
Support from experienced Supervisors and Project Managers
Access to company-owned plant and equipment
Established contractor with strong repeat-client relationships
The role
Working closely with the Site Supervisor, you'll be trusted to coordinate the crew and ensure daily works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
Your responsibilities will include:
Coordinating daily labour, plant, materials and subcontractors
Running pre-starts and allocating work across the crew
Reading plans,



checking levels and setting up daily activities
Monitoring safety, quality and productivity
Supporting the delivery of earthworks, drainage, pavements and general civil works
Identifying site issues early and keeping the Supervisor informed
Operating plant or assisting the crew when required
Maintaining a productive and positive site environment
About you
You'll be an established Civil Leading Hand with the confidence to organise people, make practical decisions and lead from the front.
You'll ideally bring:
Proven experience as a Leading Hand on civil construction projects
Experience across roadworks, drainage, earthworks or council infrastructure
The ability to coordinate crews and subcontractors effectively
Confidence reading plans and working to levels
Strong safety, quality and productivity standards
A practical, hands-on leadership style
A White Card and current driver's licence
Relevant plant tickets or a Certificate III in Civil Construction will be highly regarded
This is a solid chance for an experienced Leading Hand looking for local projects, consistent work and a contractor that will trust them to run their crew properly.
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📌 Leading Hand (Queensland)
🏢 Empowered Recruitment
📍 Queensland