Leading Hand Carpenter - Luxury ResidentialAbout the OpportunityPpl People are proud to partner with a growing Brisbane-based builder specialising in luxury custom homes and boutique townhouse developments valued from $1.2M upwards.This is an exciting chance for an experienced Leading Hand Carpenter to join a business in its early stages of growth, with the opportunity to lead and build your own carpentry team.Unlike a traditional Leading Hand position, you'll have genuine ownership over your crew, managing scheduling, quality, materials and day-to-day carpentry works, while still remaining hands-on with the tools.With plans to grow the carpentry team from four to seven over the next 12 months, you'll play an important role in shaping the team, with a clear progression pathway into a Site Supervisor role.The RoleWorking alongside the Site Supervisors, you'll take responsibility for managing the carpentry team across luxury custom homes and boutique townhouse developments.You'll oversee scheduling, material ordering, quality assurance and team performance, ensuring works are delivered to a high standard and on program.This is a hands-on leadership position, where you'll balance running the crew with working on the tools alongside your team.What You'll Be DoingLeading and coordinating the carpentry team across multiple residential construction projectsWorking alongside Site Supervisors to plan and schedule carpentry worksRemaining hands-on with carpentry works across luxury custom homes and boutique townhousesManaging material orders,



labour allocation and daily team prioritiesOverseeing quality assurance and ensuring works meet the required standardsTraining and mentoring apprentices and supporting the development of your teamIdentifying and resolving on-site challenges to keep projects movingHelping recruit, develop and grow the carpentry team as the business expandsAbout YouWe're looking for an experienced Carpenter or Leading Hand who takes pride in delivering high-quality residential construction projects and enjoys leading others.Ideally, you'll bring:Experience in residential construction, ideally custom homes, high-end residential or townhouse developmentsPrevious experience as a Leading Hand, or a skilled Carpenter ready to step into a leadership positionStrong understanding of carpentry programming, material ordering and quality controlThe ability to lead, mentor and hold a team accountableExcellent attention to detail and a genuine commitment to quality workmanshipStrong communication, organisation and problem-solving skillsCertificate III in Carpentry, White Card and driver's licenceMore important than your job title is your ability to lead by example, take ownership and maintain high standards across your projects.What's In It For You?
Salary $120,000 – $140,000 + Super (or on negotiation)Company fuel card and work phone providedWork on luxury custom homes and boutique townhouses valued from $1.2M+Lead and grow your own carpentry team, expanding to seven peopleGenuine autonomy over scheduling, material ordering and team coordinationA great balance of hands-on carpentry and leadership responsibilitiesOpportunity to mentor apprentices and develop your own teamClear career progression into a Site Supervisor roleJoin a growing Brisbane builder with exciting plans for expansionStandard 40-hour working weekImmediate start available
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📌 Leading Hand Carpenter - Luxury Residential (Brisbane)
🏢 Ppl People
📍 Brisbane