Bridge Foreperson

Fletcher Building Limited; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletcher Construction is seeking a dedicated Bridge Foreperson for the Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi Alliance project in Wellington. You will lead day-to-day site activities, coordinate crews, plant, materials and subcontractors to deliver works on time and to exacting quality standards.

You'll bring proven experience in bridge construction, formwork, reinforcement and concrete works, with a hands-on leadership style and a strong commitment to safety and accuracy on complex structures.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as foreperson or supervisor on bridge/structural projects.
• Strong hands-on leadership with formwork, reinforcing and concrete placement.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications and maintain tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Leading bridge construction crews and day-to-day site activities
• Coordinating labour, plant, materials and subcontractors
• Delivering works in line with programme, quality and productivity targets
• Managing reinforced concrete, formwork and structural construction activities
• Monitoring compliance with drawings, specifications and engineering requirements
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental performance
• Identifying and resolving site issues to keep work progressing efficiently

Skills

Bridge construction leadership

Reinforced concrete expertise

Reading engineering drawings

Coordinating crews and subcontractors

Health and safety leadership

Job description

Are you ready to make a significant impact on a transformative project? Fletcher Construction is seeking a talented and innovative Bridge Foreperson for Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (Te Awa Kairangi).

This role is expected to commence around March 2027, although an earlier start date may be available.

About the Role

As Bridge Foreperson, you'll play a critical role in delivering complex bridge structure as part of the Te Awa Kairangi Alliance project. Leading site crews on a day-to-day basis, you'll coordinate people, plant, materials and subcontractors to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to programme.

This role will focus on bridge construction from the substructure and crosshead stages through to the delivery of major reinforced concrete elements. You'll bring a strong understanding of bridge construction methodologies, including formwork, reinforcing and concrete works, and be confident managing construction activities that require precision and close attention to structural tolerances.

• Leading bridge construction crews and day-to-day site activities
• Coordinating labour, plant, materials and subcontractors
• Delivering works in line with programme, quality and productivity targets
• Managing reinforced concrete, formwork and structural construction activities
• Monitoring compliance with drawings, specifications and engineering requirements
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental performance
• Identifying and resolving site issues to keep work progressing efficiently

What you’ll bring to the role

• Proven experience as a Foreperson, Leading Hand or Supervisor on bridge or major structural construction projects
• Strong experience delivering reinforced concrete structures, including formwork, reinforcing and concrete placement
• Sound understanding of bridge construction methodologies and structural tolerances
• Ability to coordinate site crews, subcontractors, plant and materials to achieve programme outcomes
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach to site delivery
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• A proactive problem-solving mindset and commitment to safe work practices

Te Awa Kairangi Alliance is delivering transport, walking and cycling improvements to the SH2 Melling interchange and rail station, as part of a wider flood protection and city revitalisation programme. Fletcher Construction is working with Alliance partners AECOM, NZTA, Taranaki Whānui and Ngāti Toa Rangatira to deliver this transformative project.

About Us

Fletcher Construction is a leading construction and infrastructure business delivering complex projects that support New Zealand’s communities, economy and future growth. Working across three brands, Fletcher Construction, Higgins and Brian Perry Civil, our teams deliver infrastructure and civil engineering projects, alongside maintaining and operating critical transport networks - bringing deep local knowledge, technical excellence and a strong commitment to safe, high-quality delivery.

As part of VINCI Construction, a global leader in construction, we are guided by our vision - Build Better Together. We draw on the strength of an international network of more than 1,300 business units operating in over 100 countries, combining global expertise with the local decision making and relationships that enable successful delivery in New Zealand.

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.