Civil Leading Hand

Smith & Co – Recruitment Specialists

About the Role

Smith & Co is partnering with established Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 civil contractors to recruit experienced Civil Leading Hands for long-term projects throughout Brisbane and surrounding regions. With significant workloads already secured, these permanent positions will see you involved in road infrastructure, bulk earthworks, and landfill projects.
Current works are located across areas including Gympie Road, Yarrabilba, Redland Bay, Flagstone, and Toowoomba, providing the opportunity to work on substantial civil projects with contractors offering strong pipelines and future career opportunities.
As a Leading Hand, you'll take an active role in coordinating crews and keeping day-to-day site activities running efficiently. Working alongside Supervisors, Operators, Labourers, and Subcontractors, you'll help maintain productivity, quality, and safety while ensuring works remain on schedule.

Job Details

• Salary: $100K–$120K + company vehicle
• Shifts: Day shifts from 6:30am, with overtime available when required
• Projects: Road infrastructure, bulk earthworks, landfill projects
• Locations: Across Brisbane including Gympie Road, Yarrabilba, Redland Bay, Flagstone, and Toowoomba

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated experience as a Civil Leading Hand or experienced Lead Labourer within civil construction
• Good knowledge of civil project delivery, including bulk earthworks, final trim, and general civil works
• Confidence coordinating crews and organizing day-to-day site activities
• Current White Card (relevant RII tickets highly regarded)
• Practical, safety-focused approach when working across busy construction sites
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work alongside multiple site teams
• Comfortable remaining hands-on and assisting crews when required

Why Choose Smith & Co?

Smith & Co partners with some of Queensland's leading civil contractors to provide quality opportunities across major infrastructure projects. We focus on matching experienced civil professionals with businesses offering secure workloads, supportive site environments, and genuine opportunities to progress into more senior positions.

How to Apply

If you're a Civil Leading Hand ready for a new long-term opportunity with a reputable contractor, click Apply Now to connect with Smith & Co and take the next step in your civil construction career.