Civil Foreman / Leading Hand

We are seeking an experienced Civil Foreman or Leading Hand to join our team within a long-established civil construction business with over 40 years of industry experience. Our projects are spread across local government contracts and private civil works, and we are looking for someone who can confidently lead a crew while still being willing to get hands-on.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience delivering civil construction projects involving bulk earthworks, pavement construction, drainage, concreting and asphalting.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Managing and leading site crews, including labourers and plant operators
- Coordinating daily site activities and ensuring works are completed efficiently
- Working closely with the Site Supervisor and project management team
- Completing daily reports and site paperwork via mobile applications
- Hands-on participation in site activities when required
- Coordinating subcontractors, deliveries, plant and materials
- Liaising professionally with client and Council representatives
- Dealing professionally with members of the public, particularly on projects in high-traffic residential and commercial areas
- Monitoring workmanship and ensuring works meet project specifications
- Working to tight construction programs and project deadlines
- Maintaining high standards of OHS, environmental compliance and site presentation
- Identifying site issues early and communicating them to management

About You





To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Strong previous experience as a Civil Foreman or Civil Leading Hand
- Demonstrated experience across civil construction projects
- Experience with earthworks, pavements, drainage, concrete and asphalt works
- The ability to effectively manage labourers, operators and subcontractors
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- The ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications
- A practical, hands-on approach to getting projects completed
- Strong understanding of site safety requirements
- Good communication skills when dealing with clients, Council representatives and the public
- Current driver's license

Experience delivering local government or Council civil infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to join an established civil contractor with a long history in the industry and a robust pipeline of civil construction work.

We offer

- Immediate start
- Attractive hourly rate based on experience
- Company vehicle
- Full time, ongoing employment
- Variety of civil construction projects
- Opportunity to take ownership of crews and site delivery
- Support from an experienced construction and management team

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, can lead from the front and wants to become a valued part of our team. If you are an experienced Civil Foreman or Leading Hand looking for your next opportunity, we would like to hear from you.

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