Bridge Foreperson

Fletcher Major Projects; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletcher Construction is seeking a Bridge Foreperson for the Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi Alliance project in Wellington. You will lead on-site bridge construction from substructure through to major reinforced concrete elements, coordinating crews, plant, materials and subcontractors to deliver on time and to spec.

You will manage formwork, reinforcing and concrete activities, read drawings and specs, and uphold high standards of safety and quality across day-to-day site delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven foreperson experience on bridge or major structural projects.
• Strong background in reinforced concrete, formwork, reinforcing and concrete placement.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead bridge construction crews and day-to-day site activities.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to meet programme.
• Deliver works in line with programme, quality and productivity targets.
• Manage reinforced concrete, formwork and structural construction activities.
• Monitor compliance with drawings, specifications and engineering requirements.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental performance.
• Identify and resolve site issues to keep work progressing.

Skills

Bridge foreperson experience

Formwork and reinforced concrete

Reading drawings & specs

Team leadership on site

Safety leadership

Job description

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 , 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

About Te Awa Kairangi

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, business units operating in over countries, combining global expertise with the local decision making and relationships that enable successful delivery in New Zealand.

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.