Foreperson - Retaining Walls - - 44108 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Are you ready to make a significant impact on a transformative project? Fletcher Construction is seeking an experienced Foreperson to join our team for Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (Te Awa Kairangi).

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Foreperson to lead the construction of mechanically stabilised earth (MSE), reinforced earth (RE) and retaining wall structures on the Te Awa Kairangi project. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll coordinate crews, subcontractors and site activities while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and productivity. You'll work closely with engineers, supervisors and construction teams to keep work progressing smoothly and deliver quality outcomes.

Lead and coordinate the day-to-day construction of MSE, RE and retaining wall works
Plan and organise labour, plant and subcontractors to meet programme requirements
Monitor site progress, resolve issues and maintain productivity targets
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure environmental requirements are followed
Complete quality inspections, checklists and documentation to ensure work meets specification
Maintain accurate records relating to labour, plant, materials and daily site activities

What You'll Bring to the Role

Trade qualification relevant to construction, civil infrastructure or a related industry
Full New Zealand Driver Licence
At least five years' construction industry experience, including previous foreperson or supervisory responsibility
Proven experience delivering concrete, timber, RE, MSE and retaining wall construction works
Ability to lead, support and coordinate diverse site teams and subcontractors
Strong planning, communication and organisational skills, with a focus on quality and attention to detail

About Te Awa Kairangi

Te Awa Kairangi Alliance is delivering transport, walking and cycling improvements to the SH2 Melling interchange and rail station, as part of a wider flood protection and city revitalisation programme.

Fletcher Construction is working with Alliance partners AECOM, NZTA, Taranaki Whānui and Ngāti Toa Rangatira to deliver this transformative project.

About Us

Fletcher Construction is a leading construction and infrastructure business delivering complex projects that support New Zealand’s communities, economy and future growth. Working across three brands, Fletcher Construction, Higgins and Brian Perry Civil, our teams deliver infrastructure and civil engineering projects, alongside maintaining and operating critical transport networks - bringing deep local knowledge, technical excellence and a strong commitment to safe, high-quality delivery.

As part of VINCI Construction, a global leader in construction, we are guided by our vision – Build Better Together. We draw on the strength of an international network of more than 1,300 business units operating in over 100 countries, combining global expertise with the local decision making and relationships that enable successful delivery in New Zealand.

Interested? Apply Now!

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.