Foreperson - Earthworks - - 42311 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

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

About the Role

As Foreperson - Civil Earthworks, you'll lead day-to-day site operations on a major infrastructure project in Te Awa Kairangi (Lower Hutt). Working closely with supervisors, engineers, subcontractors and crews, you'll coordinate earthworks activities, maintain high safety and quality standards, and ensure resources are used effectively to keep the programme on track.

Coordinate and oversee daily earthworks activities to meet programme requirements
Lead site crews and subcontractors, setting clear priorities and work plans
Monitor labour, plant and subcontractor performance to achieve production targets
Champion health, safety and environmental standards across the worksite
Complete quality checks, inspections and documentation to ensure work meets specification
Maintain accurate records relating to labour, plant, materials, weather and site activities

What you’ll bring to the role

Trade qualification relevant to construction, civil infrastructure, building or a related industry
Full NZ Driver Licence
At least five years' construction industry experience, including previous foreperson or supervisory responsibility
Strong practical earthworks experience with a solid understanding of site-based construction activities
Proven ability to lead, coach and coordinate diverse teams and subcontractors
Well-developed planning, communication and organisational skills, with strong 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.