Position: Leading Hand - Piling

Location: NSW Bella Vista / QLD Arundel. Must be willing to travel & work away from home

Employment: Permanent, Full-time

Pay:

Hourly rate covers the first 8 hours, with overtime applying from there; plus allowances (Living away from home

- Mileage
- Travel
- Accom
- Overtime
- Potential for weekend work)

The Role:

PCA Ground Engineering is investing big in our Piling Division, and we want a skilled, driven Leading Hand to help us build something great. This is your chance to step into a hands-on leadership role at the heart of a team that takes real pride in piling excellence, with genuine pathways to grow your career as we expand.

As Leading Hand, you'll lead crews on-site, keep operations running smoothly, and play a direct role in delivering high-quality piling projects from start to finish. You'll work closely alongside our Piling Supervisor, with the backing and support to sharpen your skills and take on more responsibility as the division scales up.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and coordinate the daily activities of piling crews in office, drawing on proven experience in Bored and CFA piling

- Drive project delivery that hits safety, quality, and budget targets, backed by a genuine commitment to WHS compliance

- Mentor the team and build a culture of respect and collaboration through strong leadership and clear communication

- Troubleshoot operational challenges using a solid understanding of piling rigs and techniques, and confidence reading technical drawings and specifications

- Keep accurate records across quality, environment, and safety reporting

- Maintain a drug and alcohol-free status

Some must haves

- Willingness to work away from home as required is essential

- Dogging (DG) ticket

- C6 Crane ticket

- White Card (Construction Induction)

- Full driver's licence

Bonus points for

- Operating Soilmec or Casagrande piling rigs

- Experience with concrete and grout pumps

- Driven timber and steel piling experience





- Mechanical aptitude

- Excavator, EWP, Working at Heights, or HRW tickets

Get to know us!

PCA is a specialist contractor in the design and construction of complex geotechnical and civil projects across Australia. Our core capabilities include Piling, Grouting, Earth Retention, Civil Construction, and comprehensive Engineering Services that support the seamless delivery of these solutions.

With decades of combined experience, PCA has developed a reputation of successfully delivering technically challenging projects in residential, commercial, industrial and major infrastructure sectors.

You can learn more about us by finding us online at https://pcagroundengineering.com.au/ or look for us on Facebook and LinkedIn

Why apply with us?

- A dedicated career path within our Piling Division

- Your wellbeing comes first: every PCA employee gets confidential access to our EAP provider 24/7

- Save more of what you earn: novated leasing is soon becoming available to all eligible staff.

- We’re proudly Aussie owned and operated, with offices in the Gold Coast and Sydney – as well as a new depot in the Northern Rivers of NSW.

- We're growing fast, nearly doubling in size in just a couple of years. Come be part of a leader in Ground Engineering & Geotech.

- No two days look the same. Our projects take you to some of the most stunning corners of Australia, rural, regional, and local.

- We invest in your future: career progression opportunities & company sponsored training are part of the deal.

How to apply

We appreciate the time invested in you applying with us and looking forward to hearing from you!

Please submit your resume and cover letter via Seek

OR

Email us directly at ••••@pcagroundeng.com.au With your name and the position you’re applying for in the subject line.

Depending on the role, our employees are subject to a pre-employment medical and national crime check for employment.

Apply today and be part of a company building the foundations of our communities!

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