Lead Carpenter / Leading Hand – High-End Residential Construction
Lead Carpenter / Leading Hand – High-End Residential Construction
Full-Time | Sydney – Eastern Suburbs & Inner West and Surrounding Areas
Competitive Salary Based on Experience
About Us
Acme Built is a Sydney residential building company specialising in high-end renovations, extensions and custom homes.
We take pride in running organised sites, delivering a high standard of work and communicating properly with our clients, trades and team.
We're looking for an experienced
Lead Carpenter / Leading Hand
who can take responsibility on site and become a key part of our team long term.
This is a hands‐on role. You'll still be on the tools, but you'll also help lead the team, coordinate trades and make sure the job is being built properly and efficiently.
The Role
Working closely with the Director and Construction Manager, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day running of our residential sites.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading carpenters and apprentices on site
Hands‐on carpentry across renovations, extensions and custom homes
Reading and working from architectural and structural plans
Planning daily and weekly site activities
Coordinating subcontractors and deliveries
Checking work before trades move onto the next stage
Maintaining a high standard of finish and attention to detail
Identifying issues early and communicating them with management
Keeping sites clean, organised and protected
Completing site documentation, photos and daily updates
Making sure the team follows our safety procedures
Helping apprentices and younger carpenters develop their skills
Communicating professionally with clients, designers, trades and suppliers
What We're Looking For




You'll suit this role if you're an experienced carpenter who is ready to take ownership rather than wait to be told what to do next.
You must have:
Qualified carpenter with solid residential construction experience
Experience with renovations, extensions and detailed residential work
Previous Leading Hand, Foreman or site leadership experience
Strong ability to read architectural and structural plans
Excellent carpentry and problem‐solving skills
Good understanding of residential building processes
Strong organisation and communication skills
High standards for quality and site presentation
Ability to lead apprentices and other trades respectfully
Current NSW White Card
Current Australian driver's licence
Your own basic tools
Full Australian working rights
What We Offer
This is a long‐term position with the opportunity to grow as Acme Built continues to expand.
You'll get:
Full‐time, stable employment
Competitive salary based on your experience
High‐end residential projects
A variety of renovation, extension and custom building work
Support from management rather than being left to handle everything yourself
Good systems and organised project management
Opportunities for further training and development
A pathway to greater site and project management responsibility
A team that values reliability, communication and doing the job properly
The Person We're Looking For
We're not looking for someone who simply wants to turn up, do their hours and go home.
We want someone who takes pride in their site.
You notice when something isn't right. You think ahead. You communicate before something becomes a problem. You respect the client's home and expect the same standard from the people working around you.
Most importantly, you want to be part of a growing building company where you can take responsibility and build a long‐term career.
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📌 Lead Carpenter / Leading Hand – High-End Residential Construction (New South Wales)
🏢 Acme Built Contractors
📍 New South Wales