Job Description

Randstad is partnering with a specialist Victorian contractor that is entering a phase of growth. While they have long been established as a preferred consultant for Tier 2 contractors in the delivery of high-end civil and landscape packages, they are now strategically growing their self-performing civil construction arm.

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For an ambitious Leading Hand, this represents a unique opportunity to join a business offering a long-term career path where you can influence the company's operational DNA as they scale.

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Leading Hand | Civil Construction

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Randstad is partnering with a specialist Victorian contractor that is entering a phase of growth. While they have long been established as a preferred consultant for Tier 2 contractors in the delivery of high-end civil and landscape packages, they are now strategically growing their self-performing civil construction arm.

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For an ambitious Leading Hand, this represents a unique opportunity to join a business offering a long-term career path where you can influence the company's operational DNA as they scale.

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The Position

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As the company expands its civil construction capabilities, you will be responsible for transitioning engineering designs into high-quality infrastructure, ensuring that every project-from commercial landscapes to civil package's executed with the precision the brand is known for.

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Your core responsibilities will include:

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- Supervise and mentor site labour crews and plant operators to maintain productivity and project standards.
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- Coordinate daily subcontractor activities and material logistics to ensure the construction program remains on schedule.
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- Interpret technical civil drawings and specifications, focusing on bulk earthworks, detailed excavation, and structural concrete works.
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- Implement OHS and environmental management systems in compliance with Tier 2 and government client requirements.
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- Serve as the primary site contact for client representatives,



providing professional communication and resolving technical issues.
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- Monitor plant and equipment to ensure efficient resource allocation across the site.
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- Maintain accurate site documentation, including daily diaries, quality assurance checklists, and safety toolbox records.
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Required Experience & Qualifications

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We are looking for a forward-thinking supervisor who is motivated by growth and the opportunity to build something lasting. You should be as comfortable leading a crew as you are discussing program milestones with a Project Manager.

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- Proven experience in a leading hand capacity within the Victorian civil construction industry, specifically on commercial landscaping or civil construction projects.
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- Demonstrated understanding of the compliance and reporting frameworks required when working with Tier 2 contractors.
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- Technical proficiency in reading civil plans and performing site set-outs with high attention to detail.
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- Ability to manage a diverse workforce and maintain professional stakeholder relationships.
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- A valid Victorian Driver's License and General Construction Induction (White Card).
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- A trade background or formal qualifications in Civil Construction or a relevant field.
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What is on offer for you

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- Growth opportunities: Be part of an exciting phase as the business builds out its civil arm, offering clear pathways into senior leadership.
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- Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of sectors including Level Crossing Removals, major road projects, and high-spec commercial developments.
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- Professional Culture: Join a team that values innovation and efficiency without losing the personable, relationship-driven approach of a specialist contractor.
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- Stability & Reward: A competitive market salary, including a vehicle and the tools required to succeed.
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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📌 Leading Hand (Victoria)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Victoria