Carpenter

About Us

Rail & Civil is a Brisbane-based construction company delivering civil, rail and infrastructure projects throughout Queensland. We work across a diverse range of projects involving rail infrastructure, bridges, concrete and formwork, precast structures, drainage, earthworks and associated civil construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings, plans, specifications and measurements relevant to carpentry and formwork works.
• Set out, construct, erect and dismantle formwork for concrete structures, foundations, slabs, pits, walls and other civil infrastructure.
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and install timber and other construction materials in accordance with project specifications.
• Construct and install temporary and permanent structural components required for civil and rail infrastructure works.
• Carry out carpentry works associated with railway platforms, access structures, bridges, drainage structures and other infrastructure.
• Assist with precast concrete manufacture, preparation and installation, including form preparation and associated carpentry works.
• Undertake formwork and carpentry associated with concrete pours and ensure structures are correctly aligned, levelled and secured.
• Install and repair fencing, handrails, access structures and other project components where carpentry skills are required.
• Work alongside concreters, steel fixers, plant operators and other trades to complete civil construction activities safely and efficiently.
• Inspect completed carpentry and formwork works to ensure they meet project drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Maintain tools and equipment and ensure work areas are kept safe and organised.
• Follow project-specific safety procedures and comply with rail corridor, WHS and site requirements.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will ideally have:

• Relevant carpentry trade qualification is recommended. At least 3 years of relevant carpentry experience can replace the formal qualification
• A minimum of 2 years' relevant carpentry experience, preferably within civil, infrastructure or rail construction.
• Strong experience in formwork and concrete construction.
• Experience working from construction drawings, plans and specifications.
• Previous experience on civil infrastructure projects.
• Previous rail construction experience is highly desirable.
• Previous Queensland Rail project experience is highly desirable.
• Excavator and/or other plant operating experience is advantageous.
• Construction White Card and relevant site safety qualifications.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary construction crew.

Please email your application to [email protected].

Pay: $75,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person