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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Construction/Technical
Business
Brian Perry Civil
Location
Wellington
Job Reference
39711
Posted Date
10-Mar-2026
Closing Date
05-Apr-2026

Description

Lead. Innovate. Build a Legacy.

At Brian Perry Civil, we’re known for delivering some of New Zealand’s most complex and ambitious foundations projects. As part of Fletcher Construction, we offer the strength, stability, and opportunities that come with being an industry leader while giving you the chance to build a career you’re proud of.

Right now, we’re growing across the Wellington and Southern Region and are looking for an exceptional foundations leader to help take our delivery to the next level.


About the Role

As Superintendent – Foundations, you’ll take ownership of delivering piling and ground engineering activities safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You’ll be the driving force behind high‑performing crews, specialist plant, and day‑to‑day site operations all while building strong relationships and lifting capability across the team.

  • Lead site teams to deliver piling and foundations works safely and efficiently
  • Manage multiple crews, plant, and equipment across complex projects
  • Drive performance across safety, quality, cost, and programme outcomes
  • Build strong relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers
  • Oversee short‑term planning, daily progress, and on‑site problem‑solving
  • Coach and mentor supervisors and site teams to develop capability
  • Maintain high environmental, quality, and compliance standards

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for an experienced foundations professional with:

  • Strong technical knowledge across piling and ground improvement methods
  • Proven leadership experience delivering civil infrastructure projects
  • A trade qualification and at least 15 years’ industry experience
  • Excellent communication, planning, and problem‑solving skills
  • A commitment to Zero Harm and a collaborative team culture
  • Commercial awareness and experience managing cost and resource performance

Why Join Us?

  • Work on major, career‑defining foundations projects
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Real opportunities for growth, development, and progression
  • A team culture built on care, collaboration, and high performance

If you’re ready to step up, lead high‑performing teams, and make your mark in the foundations space, we want to hear from you.


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.