Project Manager - - 43680 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Careers Made Possible at Brian Perry Civil

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join a team that thrives on collaboration and bold thinking, delivering complex civil projects that shape communities and protect environments. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work leaves a lasting impact.

About the Role

Brian Perry Civil is one of New Zealand's most established civil construction contractors, with a strong track record in underground infrastructure. We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of pipeline renewals, dig and relay, tunnelling and directional drilling projects. You will take full ownership of project outcomes, from planning and procurement through to final handover, working alongside a capable delivery team and a network of trusted subcontractors and consultants.

Lead end-to-end delivery of underground infrastructure projects including renewals, dig and relay, tunnelling and directional drilling
Build, lead and develop a high-performing project team, setting clear expectations and supporting people to do their best work
Own the project budget, programme and risk register, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they become problems
Manage relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and local authorities, keeping communication clear and stakeholders well-informed
Champion health, safety and environmental standards across the project, visibly modelling the behaviours you expect from your team
Drive quality outcomes from start to finish, ensuring work meets contractual, legal and company standards throughout the defect liability period

What You Will Bring to the Role

A tertiary qualification in engineering or a related discipline; Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status is an advantage
10 or more years of experience in civil or construction project management, with a solid understanding of underground infrastructure methods including pipe renewals, HDD and tunnelling
Proven ability to lead and develop people across a multidisciplinary project team in complex, large-scale environments
Sound commercial acumen, including experience managing project budgets, contracts, procurement and margin performance
Strong working knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation and RMA requirements
Clear and confident communicator who can align teams, negotiate effectively and build trust with clients and stakeholders at all levels

About Us

Brian Perry Civil are specialists in ground engineering and civil construction, delivering some of the most complex and technically challenging projects. From foundations and marine works to three waters infrastructure, our work goes beyond construction - we’re shaping communities, protecting environments, and building a legacy of innovation. We thrive on bold thinking, collaboration, and a commitment to safety and sustainability.

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.

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.