Woods & Co is partnering with a highly regarded luxury residential builder to appoint a Leading Hand to join their growing construction team. Working across high end custom residential projects, this is an opportunity for an experienced Carpenter or Leading Hand who is ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll work closely with the Foreman and wider construction team, taking on greater responsibility across day to day site operations, trade coordination and construction delivery. The position is ideally suited to someone with their sights set on becoming a Foreman, offering the prospect to further develop their leadership and site management capabilities while working alongside an experienced team. The Role
Assist with the day to day running and coordination of site operations
Take an active role in coordinating subcontractors and managing trades on site
Work closely with the Foreman to ensure construction is progressing to schedule
Oversee workmanship and maintain high standards of quality across all stages of construction
Assist with site scheduling, material deliveries and general site ops
Maintain a safe, organised and well presented worksite About You
Qualified Carpenter by trade with strong custom new build experience




Previous experience as a Leading Hand or an experienced Carpenter ready to steady up
Exposure to high end custom residential or architectural builds
Confident coordinating subcontractors and managing trades on site
Robust understanding of construction sequencing, drawings and site operations
A natural leader who is comfortable taking ownership and responsibility
Ambitious and motivated to develop into a Foreman role in the near future The Opportunity
Work across high end architectural residential projects valued up to $40m
A genuine pathway into a Foreman position
Work alongside an experienced construction and management team
Join a reputable builder with a strong name for luxury deliverables
Market-competitive salary based on experience Woods & Co Recruitmentis committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce that values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members, and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. *You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted.

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