Leading Hand Carpenter
- Lead and coordinate carpenters, apprentices, and subcontractors.
- Manage trade sequencing, scopes of work, and daily site activities.
- Maintain high quality and workmanship standards.
Core Talent is partnering with a highly regarded architectural residential builder delivering some of Sydney’s most complex and prestigious homes.
With six active projects across Sydney, ranging from approximately $15M–$40M, they are looking for an experienced Leading Hand Carpenter / Working Foreman to join the team.
Working directly alongside an experienced Site Manager, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of a major luxury residential project, with genuine opportunity to progress into Site Management.
The Role
- Lead and coordinate Carpenters, Apprentices and subcontractors
- Manage trade sequencing, scopes of work and daily site activities
- Coordinate works against programme, drawings and specifications
- Maintain exceptionally high quality and workmanship standards
- Assist with site planning, programming and construction methodology
- Identify and resolve design, construction and sequencing issues
- Work closely with the Site Manager, consultants and project team
- Maintain strong WHS, quality and compliance standards
About You
- Qualified Carpenter with experience as a Leading Hand / Working Foreman
- Strong background delivering high-end, architecturally designed homes
- Confident coordinating trades, subcontractors and carpentry teams
- Strong understanding of scope, sequencing, drawings and quality control
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and pride in delivering premium finishes
- Looking for a long-term position with progression into Site Management
What's on Offer
- Major $15M–$40M luxury residential projects
- Work alongside an experienced Site Manager
- Complex, architecturally detailed builds
- Established builder with multiple active projects across Sydney
- Strong long-term project pipeline
- Genuine progression into Site Manager roles
If you’re an experienced Leading Hand looking to step onto larger, more complex residential projects and continue progressing your career, apply now or reach out to Jordan on 0401 036 340 for a confidential discussion.
#SCR-jordan-magee
Consultant
jordan.magee@coretalent.com.au
Reference number: BH-28332
Profession:ConstructionForeperson/supervisor
Company: Care Talent
Date posted: 21st Sep, 2026
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