Foreperson

Were looking for a hands-on Foreperson who can lead by example support their team and drive safe efficient project delivery at Downer!

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei Why you will enjoy working here

At Downer were committed to delivering excellence by giving our people the tools support and environment they need to succeed. When you join us youre joining a team that looks after its own.

We offer:

Full-time permanent role with consistent hours
Opportunity to work on essential infrastructure projects in your local community
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Supportive team environment with strong leadership
Strong safety-first culture (Zero Harm)
Employee benefits including discounts and wellbeing support
Relocation Assistance available for the right candidate

Te kōwhiringa The Opportunity

At Downer we believe relationships build success. As a leading provider of integrated services were committed to supporting our customers with high-calibre services and solutions. Our Transport team is no exception.

As a Foreperson youll play a key role leading and supporting crews delivering maintenance and renewal works across our network. This is a hands-on leadership position where youll be responsible for planning coordinating and overseeing daily activities to ensure work is completed safely efficiently and to a high standard.

In this role you will:

Lead and mentor crews while promoting a strong safety-first culture
Plan coordinate and oversee daily maintenance and construction activities
Manage plant materials and resources to maximise productivity and efficiency
Liaise with clients subcontractors and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
Monitor quality progress and performance to ensure contract requirements are met

If youre a practical leader who enjoys being out on site supporting your team and delivering quality outcomes wed love to hear from you.

Nga Pūkenga Matu Important Skills

Were looking for an experienced leader with a background in civil construction surfacing maintenance or infrastructure projects. Youll be confident leading teams making decisions in the field and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Youll also bring:

Proven experience leading crews and coordinating day-to-day site operations
Strong planning organisational and problem-solving skills
Experience working with subcontractors plant and resource allocation
A commitment to health safety quality and environmental best practice
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships
Class 2 Licence and WTR endorsement preferred (Class 4 highly regarded)
Asphalt surfacing road maintenance or civil construction experience advantageous

Me pēhea ki te tono How to apply

Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining why you would be a great candidate for the role! Reference number: 735875

We dont accept applications via email but for any enquiries please email

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement please talk to our team.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our peoples diverse experiences talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer we welcome applications from everyone.