Skilled trades
- Roofers
- Carpenters
- Electricians
- Concreters
- HVAC technicians
- Specialist trades
Brisbane construction recruitment
Construction recruitment for Brisbane employers
Brisbane employers compete for experienced site and project people, and for skilled trades, who are often already employed and not on job boards. We approach those people directly, including candidates open to relocating, and put forward a qualified shortlist.
Where we search
Sourcing for Brisbane roles, past the job boards
A Brisbane job ad mostly reaches people who are already looking. For a Brisbane brief we start in South East Queensland, then search further across Queensland, interstate and New Zealand, and approach suitable people directly. If a move into Brisbane is part of the picture, we raise it before you spend time in interviews.
Hiring experienced Kiwi tradies into Queensland? See the NZ Tradies pathway →
Employers
Who we work with in Brisbane
- Residential and commercial builders
- Civil, earthworks and infrastructure contractors
- Specialist trade businesses such as roofing, HVAC, electrical and concreting
- Developers and property businesses hiring construction leadership
We place people directly with your business, including permanent and casual roles. We do not supply labour hire.
Roles
Brisbane roles we recruit
Brisbane roles we recruit sit in four groups: skilled trades, civil construction, site leadership, and project or commercial delivery.
Civil construction
- Excavator and plant operators
- Civil supervisors
- Foremen
- Surveyors
- Civil estimators
Site leadership
- Site supervisors
- Foremen
- Site and construction managers
Project delivery and commercial
- Project managers
- Contract administrators
- Project engineers
- Estimators
- Quantity surveyors
Don’t see your role? Brief it anyway. If it’s outside our capability or network, we’ll tell you upfront.
Relocation
Candidates who can actually take a Brisbane role
Some of the right people are already in South East Queensland. Others are interstate or in New Zealand and open to relocating. Before they reach you, we assess experience against the brief, motivation, remuneration expectations and availability, and whether a move to Brisbane is workable.
How we work
Working with Brisbane employers from the Sunshine Coast
GemSource is based on the Sunshine Coast. We do not have a Brisbane office. We run Brisbane searches remotely, and we meet on site when the role needs it.
Search method, qualification and fees match the rest of Queensland. See the Employers Hub for the full process.
Sunshine Coast employer? See Sunshine Coast Recruitment →
Fees
Fees
Brisbane placements use the same fees and replacement guarantee as every other Queensland search. Exclusive Recruitment is 12% and Non-Exclusive Recruitment is 13.5% of the placed candidate’s total remuneration package, including superannuation. Fees exclude GST.
Full fees, payment terms and guarantee on the Employers Hub →
Have ongoing recruitment requirements or a specific hiring project? Speak with our team about an arrangement suited to your business.
FAQ
Brisbane employer FAQs
No. GemSource is based on the Sunshine Coast. We work with Brisbane employers remotely, and on site when the role needs it. We do not have a Brisbane office.
Yes. We approach suitable people across Queensland, interstate and New Zealand, including people considering relocation.
Direct placements across skilled trades, civil construction, site leadership and project delivery, including permanent and casual roles.
No. We place people directly with the client, including permanent and casual roles. We do not supply labour hire.
The same as anywhere in Queensland. Exclusive Recruitment is 12% and Non-Exclusive Recruitment is 13.5% of the placed candidate’s total remuneration package, including superannuation. Fees exclude GST. The placement fee becomes payable when the candidate physically commences employment or engagement with the client. Invoiced on commencement, payable within 7 calendar days unless your Engagement Letter says otherwise. No placement, no fee. 90 calendar days from the candidate’s commencement date. One replacement search for the same role at no additional fee; no cash refund. If the replacement’s remuneration is higher, the fee difference applies. Notification, payment and exclusion conditions are set out in your Engagement Letter and Terms of Engagement. Recruitment services are provided in accordance with GemSource Recruitment’s signed Terms of Engagement.
Hiring in Brisbane? Tell us who you need.
Tell us about the role, project, team, must-haves and timing, and we’ll tell you how we’d find them.