Site Supervisor Construction

Te kōwhiringa The Opportunity
This isnt a clipboard and watch from the fence kind of role.

As Site Supervisor on the Seaview WWTP Sludge Dryer Replacement Project youll be right in the middle of the action coordinating crews solving problems on the fly keeping work fronts moving and making sure everyone goes home safely at the end of the day.

Based full-time on site and reporting to the Construction Manager youll lead the day-to-day delivery of construction activities across a busy and complex project environment. One minute you could be coordinating subcontractors and deliveries the next youre troubleshooting site interfaces reviewing quality requirements planning upcoming works or leading toolbox talks before the day kicks off.

Youll work closely with Site Engineers subcontractors suppliers client representatives and the wider project team to keep momentum high and the project moving forward safely efficiently and to a high standard.

This role suits someone who genuinely enjoys being on site thrives in fast-moving environments and knows how to balance programme people safety quality and practical decision making without losing sight of the bigger picture.

Were looking for someone who can build strong working relationships keep communication clear and lead from the front not from behind a desk.

Mōu koe About You
You know what good site leadership looks like because youve done it before.

Youre practical organised calm under pressure and able to keep multiple moving parts heading in the right direction. Youre the kind of person who notices issues early deals with them proactively and earns respect through action communication and consistency.

Youll bring:

• Experience supervising construction activities across live project environments
• Strong subcontractor coordination and work-front management experience
• Solid understanding of construction safety quality and delivery processes
• The ability to read the room solve problems and keep teams aligned
• Confidence managing daily site activities logistics and programme priorities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships on site

Ideally youll also have:

• Experience on water wastewater industrial or major infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with NZ construction standards and quality systems
• A trade background or qualification in construction civil infrastructure or a related field

Ko wai mātou Our Organisation
Downers Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated Trans-Tasman team providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design build operate and maintain todays critical assets and networks delivering complete services across the water electricity gas telecommunications industrial and power generation sectors.

Our people are at the heart of our success. 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.

Me pēhea ki te tono How to apply
Please submit your application online via the advertisement email applications will not be accepted.