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 safe

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

Solid ability to read architectural and structural plans

Excellent carpentry and problem‑solving skills

Positive 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 (Sydney)
🏢 Acme Built Contractors
📍 Sydney