Leading Hand
Job Description
Brand:  McFadyen
Job Location:  QLD Site
Posting Start Date:  23/03/2026
Job Search Category:  Workforce – Trades & Operators

McFadyen Pipeline Construction are now seeking experienced Drainage Leading Hands to manage teams across our sites.

 

Your everyday:

  • Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture across site. Deliver all works in compliance with McFadyen’s safety systems.  Assist in the development of SWMS’s.

  • Interpret site plans, drawings, and specifications related to underground services

  • Supervision of own workforce to excavate/lay/backfill various types of pipe work and box culverts.

  • Developing and working to short term construction program, then setting clear targets for own workforce and monitoring performance against these.

  • Managing all infield communication with own workforce, subcontractors and client. Ensuring timely and accurate reporting to your supervisor.

  • Maintaining site records including daily running sheets, daywork records and variation instructions

 

What you’ll bring:

  • Previous demonstrated experience in a Leading Hand role on civil drainage/pipe line projects

  • Confidence leading a work crew

  • Attention to detail in record keeping and handling of dockets

  • Positive attitude and sound ability to communicate with others

  • Competency in reading drawings, laser setup, using dumpy and staff to shoot levels and working in shoring boxes 

  • All relevant tickets and licenses including white card and drivers license

 

What you'll get

  • Competitive rates plus access to overtime, and an assigned vehicle and fuel card including tolls

  • The opportunity to join a highly reputable pipeline construction company in the SEQ market

  • A safety focused, team environment with true support from management, backed by a national civil construction company

 

A career with us

McFadyen Pipeline Construction is a leader in the plant hire and pipeline construction industry. Our plant and equipment has been used on more than 30 of the country’s largest projects, including Brisbane’s M1 motorway upgrade and the Gold Coast’s Light Rail works. Employees undergo training to uphold our reputation as one of Australia’s most experienced and reliable pipeline construction businesses. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The Leading Hand supports the Supervisor in managing site activities and leading work crews to deliver construction tasks safely and effectively. This role ensures daily operations are executed to plan and supports quality control and productivity.
With a hands-on approach, the Leading Hand coordinates labour, equipment, and materials, and provides guidance to team members. The role also contributes to safety compliance and site documentation.
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Information at a Glance

McFadyen acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands upon which we work, live and socialise. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who we recognise as Australia’s First Peoples whose cultural practices continue today.