Branch Manager

Platinum Recruitment; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment in Dunedin, South Island is seeking a Construction & Civil Consultant to lead a dedicated team and drive project delivery. You will oversee planning, execution, budgeting and stakeholder coordination to ensure on-time delivery and compliance.

The role requires significant leadership experience, a strong background in construction or related infrastructure, and excellent communication skills to manage diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in a management or leadership role.
• Proven experience managing projects through the full life cycle.
• Background in construction, infrastructure, telecommunications, ICT or digital infrastructure.
• Strong project and stakeholder management capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate your team.
• Oversee the full project life cycle from planning through to completion.
• Manage resourcing and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality.
• Successfully manage and build internal and external relationships.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, progress claims, invoices and variations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Construction/Infrastructure background

Job description

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Platinum Recruitment – Dunedin, South Island

• Work closely with senior leaders and contribute to regional strategy.
• Long established business with a strong reputation in the market.

About the Role:

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and motivate your team.
• Oversee the full project life cycle from planning through to completion.
• Manage, resourcing and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality.
• Successfully manage and build internal and external relationships.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, progress claims, invoices and variations.

Skills & Experience:

• At least 5 years' experience in a management or leadership role.
• Proven experience successfully managing project through the full life cycle.
• Background in construction, infrastructure, telecommunications, ICT or digital infrastructure.
• Strong project and stakeholder management capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Other important requirements:

- Applicants must have permanent work rights or valid NZ work visa.

Platinum Recruitment is proud to be a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion and believes in equal opportunities for all. We actively promote diversity and inclusion in all our recruitment processes.

If this job isn't quite right for you, or you do not think that you tick all of the boxes you need to, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Construction & Civil ConsultantHayley Smith