Civil Foreperson

Fulton Hogan; Ashburton; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver contributions

Parental leave top up

Training & development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Ltd is seeking an experienced Civil Foreperson for our Ashburton site. In this hands-on role you will lead from the front, manage day-to-day site activity, and own boxing, formwork and timber works, coordinating crews, plant, materials and subcontractors.

You will bring at least 5 years of civil construction experience, strong carpentry skills, and a clean Class 1 licence with WTR endorsements. A proactive safety approach and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in civil construction or a similar environment.
• Proven experience in a foreperson, leading hand, or supervisory role.
• Strong carpentry capability across boxing, formwork, temporary works, and timber construction.
• Confidence working independently as the dedicated carpenter on site.
• Full, clean Class 1 licence, WTR endorsements, and a proactive approach to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise site crews to deliver work safely, on time, and to a high standard.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations across labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors.
• Take ownership of all boxing, formwork, temporary timber works, and general carpentry requirements on site.
• Support a strong safety culture by setting clear expectations and following Fulton Hogan health and safety standards.
• Work closely with engineers, supervisors, and site teams to solve problems and keep projects moving.

Skills

Foreperson experience

Carpentry expertise

Site supervision

Safety leadership

Job description

Civil Foreperson*We use information collected through cookies and similar technologies to analyse how you use our site and to better improve your experience. For further details, please read our privacy statements.* *Privacy Policy – Australia* *|* *Privacy Policy – New Zealand*### Civil ForepersonApply: Ashburton: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 7, 2026 (26 days left to apply): R27535**Mō te tūranga | About the role**We’ve got an exciting opportunity for an experienced Civil Foreperson to join our Ashburton team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead from the front, keep work moving safely and efficiently, and take ownership of all boxing, formwork, and timber-related works on site. You’ll be trusted to run day-to-day site activity, coordinate people, plant, materials, and subcontractors, and bring strong carpentry expertise to every stage of delivery. It’s Good Work with real responsibility, backed by a team that is flat, friendly, and serious when it counts. **Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities*** Lead and supervise site crews to deliver work safely, on time, and to a high standard.* Coordinate day-to-day operations across labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors.* Take ownership of all boxing, formwork, temporary timber works, and general carpentry requirements on site.* Support a strong safety culture by setting clear expectations and following Fulton Hogan health and safety standards.* Work closely with engineers, supervisors, and site teams to solve problems and keep projects moving. **Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with*** At least 5 years’ experience in civil construction or a similar environment.* Proven experience in a foreperson, leading hand, or supervisory role.* Strong carpentry capability across boxing, formwork, temporary works, and timber construction.* Confidence working independently as the dedicated carpenter on site.* A full, clean Class 1 licence, WTR endorsements, and a proactive approach to safety and teamwork. **He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits**At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. *You’ll have access to:** Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.* KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.* Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support.* Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.* Great discounts at a wide range of retailers. **Ko wai mātou | About us**At Fulton Hogan, life is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and having a crack. We live by our REAL values — Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, and Leadership — and we bring them to life through the Good Work we do every day, as one team. We’re flat, friendly, and forward moving. Titles matter less than ideas, and we back our people to speak up, step up, and keep growing. We take the work seriously, not ourselves. That means a relaxed, down-to-earth team culture day to day, and high standards when it counts. We also care about the communities we work in — creating, connecting, and caring for better outcomes now and for the future. **Me pēhea te tono | How to apply**If you’re an experienced Civil Foreperson with strong carpentry skills and you’re ready to lead from the front in Ashburton, we’d love to hear from you. *All successful candidates will need to complete a pre-employment medical and drug screen before starting.*