Senior Carpenter / Leading Hand - Residential Renovations
You will take day-to-day ownership of residential renovation projects while remaining hands-on with the team.
You will typically lead a team of approximately 3-5 people across residential renovations, extensions and structural alteration projects throughout Melbourne.
This role requires you to arrive on site, review the plans, understand what needs to happen, organise the team and trades, identify potential problems and keep the project moving without needing constant supervision.
Key responsibilities
Leading and working alongside a team of carpenters, apprentices and labourers
Managing day-to-day activities on residential renovation sites
Reading and interpreting architectural and structural drawings
Planning and allocating daily work to the site teamUndertaking high-quality hands-on carpentry
Coordinating subcontractors and other trades
Planning materials and identifying requirements ahead of time
Monitoring workmanship and maintaining quality standards
Identifying construction issues, drawing discrepancies and potential variations early
Keeping projects organised and progressing according to programme
About you
Certificate III in Carpentry or equivalent trade qualification
Minimum 5 years' experience as a qualified carpenter
Strong residential renovation and extension experience




Previous experience as a Senior Carpenter, Leading Hand, Foreman or similar
Proven ability to lead approximately 3-5 people
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Robust ability to read architectural and structural drawings
Sound knowledge of residential construction sequencing
Strong hands-on carpentry capability
Good practical problem-solving skills
$105,000 - $120,000 + super, depending on experience and capability
Consistent pipeline of residential renovation work
Small construction team with direct access to management
Opportunity to take genuine ownership of projects
Variety of renovation, extension and structural alteration work
Long-term career opportunity
Opportunity to progress into greater site and construction management responsibility
Company vehicle / fuel arrangement available for the right candidate following successful probation
About us
Konstrukteur is a Melbourne-based building company specialising in residential renovations, extensions, structural alterations, bathrooms, kitchens and selected commercial construction projects.
We value quality workmanship, practical problem solving, clear communication and taking responsibility for getting the job done properly.
We are an established business operating since ****.
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📌 Senior Carpenter / Leading Hand – Residential Renovations (Melbourne)
🏢 Konstrukteur
📍 Melbourne