Civil Foreperson

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top up

Training and career progression

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Ashburton is seeking an experienced Civil Foreperson to lead from the front on our busy site. You will oversee boxing, formwork, and timber-related works, coordinating crews, plant, materials, and subcontractors to keep work moving safely and efficiently.

You will bring strong carpentry expertise, a minimum of five years in civil construction, and a full clean Class 1 licence with WTR endorsements. A proactive approach to safety and teamwork is 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.
• A full, clean Class 1 licence, WTR endorsements, and a proactive safety teamwork approach.

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

Carpentry expertise

Leadership experience

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Job description

Mŋ te tūrangā | 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 mātū i tē tā e whai ana i ēnei punenga | 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 ēng 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 mātū | 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.