Site Manager

|Civil & Construction - Site Management|New Zealand

Design & Build Construction | Regional Canterbury

A highly respected Design & Build contractor is entering an phase of growth and is recruiting an experienced Site Manager to join a new project starting in the next 8 weeks. Lead the day-to-day delivery of a technically challenging construction project in regional canterbury.

Having partnered with this business for many years, I’ve seen first-hand the quality of their people, leadership and culture. They genuinely invest in their team, back their Site Managers and have built an outstanding reputation for delivering complex projects safely, efficiently and to an exceptional standard.

Why You’ll Want This Role

  • Fully paid travel and accommodation
  • Living Away From Home Allowance
  • Five weeks annual leave plus wellbeing benefits
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Lead a major Design & Build project
  • Supportive team culture with long-term job security

This is an opportunity to join a business where your contribution is recognised, your ideas are valued and you’ll play a key role in delivering a project you’ll be proud of.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day site operations, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to programme. You’ll coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel, driving short-term planning, sequencing works and resolving issues before they impact productivity.

You’ll lead from the front, creating a positive site culture while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, workmanship and client satisfaction.

The project is based in Regional Canterbury, so you’ll be comfortable working away from home Monday to Friday. All travel, accommodation and Living Away From Home Allowances are provided, allowing you to focus on the project while enjoying your weekends back at home.

About You

We’re looking for someone who enjoys running a well-organised site, takes pride in quality workmanship and naturally leads by example. Ideally you’ll have:

  • 3-5 years’ Site Management experience on Commercial or Industrial projects in New Zealand 
  • Trade qualification or relevant construction background
  • Good planning, coordination and organisational skills
  • A proactive approach to solving problems on site
  • Excellent knowledge of NZ health and safety requirements
  • High standards around quality and workmanship
  • A positive leadership style that earns the respect of subcontractors and site teams
  • The flexibility to work away from home Monday to Friday

What’s On Offer

  • Manage a complex Design & Build project
  • Secure pipeline of work with an expanding contractor
  • Join one of the industries most respected construction teams
  • Five weeks annual leave plus genuine well being benefits
  • Ongoing training and career progression
  • Fully paid travel and accommodation
  • Living Away From Home Allowance
  • Long-term job security with a business committed to investing in its people

If you’re looking to step into a business where Site Managers are trusted, supported and given the opportunity to deliver quality projects with great people, apply now.

I’ve partnered with this business for many years and can genuinely provide an inside perspective on their leadership, culture and career opportunities. It’s been rewarding to see many of the people I’ve introduced build long, successful careers with the company.

Apply online or contact:
Simon Field
Senior Recruiter
simon@trs.co.nz
09 281 5593