Outdoor Carpenter

About the role

Reality Escapes is a premium outdoor living company delivering high-end residential landscapes and pools across Sydney, the Illawarra and the South Coast of NSW. It is hiring a full-time Outdoor Carpenter to run carpentry from start to finish, lead a team on site and set the standard clients expect.

Key responsibilities

• Carpentery covering decks, pergolas, alfresco areas, privacy screens, pool houses, fencing, garages and boat and storage sheds
• Read plans, sequence the work and direct and mentor the team
• Purchase materials, manage deliveries and keep the Project Director informed of progress
• Prepare internal cost estimates for carpentry scopes and communicate directly with clients on site
• Build and maintain supplier relationships

Required profile

• Certificate III in Carpentry or equivalent; builder's licence preferred
• Proven experience running outdoor or structural carpentry independently, start to finish
• Ability to lead, direct and mentor a team on site
• White card as a minimum; additional licences and tickets viewed favourably

Required skills

• Reading and working from construction plans and documentation
• Preparing cost estimates, ideally in Excel
• Building supplier relationships in the construction industry
• Client communication and professionalism on site
• Project management software

What we offer

• A structured, well-run business with real systems, processes and tools
• Competitive salary
• Genuine pathways to leadership as the business grows
• Skills-based training investment
• A team culture with regular events