Site Managers Canterbury/Nelson Regional Office · Christchurch

Naylor Love; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction company known for its commitment to quality and safety. As a Site Manager, you will oversee significant projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team, implement health and safety protocols, and foster a collaborative work environment. With a focus on career development and a supportive culture, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of construction while enjoying a range of employee benefits, including medical insurance and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Southern Cross Medical Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Access to Additional Leave

Annual Health Checks

Children's Scholarships

Staff Purchasing Benefits

Volunteer Days

Professional Development Opportunities

Free Counselling Services

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing large commercial projects.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction projects from start to finish.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met on all sites.

Skills

Site Management

Project Delivery

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Negotiation Skills

Education

Relevant Construction Management Qualification

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

About us

Kiwi owned and operating since 1910, we are one of the largest commercial construction companies in New Zealand. Operating across 100+ projects nationwide with over 900+ employees, we are known in the industry for delivering high quality projects with the people to match.

Pivotal to our success, our culture is at the heart of everything we do. We offer an enjoyable place to work, career development and exposure to some of the country's largest developments. Naylor Love is shaping the future of construction in New Zealand; join our team today and love your job tomorrow.

The opportunity

We are seeking highly motivated Site Managers with proven site management and supervision in trade teams in New Zealand who has experience with a main contractor on large projects in New Zealand.

As a Site Manager, you will be experienced in overseeing the construction phase of projects from commencement to completion and have the appropriate skills for developing and motivating others. You will also implement our Health and Safety culture and be committed to achieve a zero-harm work environment.

It would be expected that you take ownership of outcomes for assigned projects, ensuring that the projects are delivered safely and successfully by developing a team oriented and collaborative work environment with a quality and cost-effective service being delivered to our clients.

Skills and qualifications:

• Minimum of five years experience as a site manager leading all site functions in large commercial, industrial projects
• A proven track record of delivering complex and challenging projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with the quality and safety standards
• Excellent people skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse and high-performing team
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with various stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, project management software, and other relevant tools and applications
• A valid driver's licence and a willingness to travel to different sites as required

Why work for us

Naylor Love is one of the largest construction companies in New Zealand and regarded in the marketplace as 'simply one of the best.' We have excellent staff retention and do not have unreasonable expectations regarding working hours to deliver our projects on time.

In addition to a generous salary, you will have access to a wide range of other benefits, including the following:

• Southern Cross Medical insurance for you and your whānau (covers pre-existing conditions)
• Paid parental leave
• Access to purchase additional leave
• Annual skin checks, flu vaccinations and health checks
• Access to children's scholarships to support your tamariki undertaking construction related study
• Staff purchasing benefits
• Volunteer days to give back to your local community
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Access to free independent counselling and support services for you and your family

At Naylor Love, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and your work experiences. When you join Naylor Love, you will learn that we live our values and that our philosophy of 'Our People are our Brand' is shaped by employees having ownership of what they do. At Naylor Love, we will help you take charge of your career by giving you opportunities to gain experience and develop. We can promise you a challenging career in a positive team working environment.

Applications close on Thursday, 15 May 2025.

To view a copy of the position description, please copy and paste the following link into your internet browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/793514_JobDesc.pdf

Applicants require a minimum of 24-month Work Visa, NZ permanent residency or citizenship. We are unable to sponsor candidates for this role.

The successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening and be eligible to work in New Zealand either as a resident or by holding a current work visa.

Naylor Love is an equal opportunities employer and committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion across all areas of our business

Building People, Creating a Sustainable Future - He Whaihanga Tangata, He Waihanga Anamata Toitū.