Construction Foreman

CMT Group; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

Company vehicle

Health & safety focus

Growth opportunities

Teamwork culture

Job summary

CMT Group is seeking a Construction Foreman to lead a hands-on team across Marlborough projects. You will coordinate day-to-day site activities, read plans, and ensure safety and quality on both residential and commercial builds.

We value experienced leaders who mentor others, roll up their sleeves, and drive a strong safety culture while delivering projects on time and to high standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive building or construction experience.
• Experience leading or supervising a team.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and drawings.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Practical, solutions-focused attitude.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to lead others.
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise construction crews on site.
• Coordinate daily activities to keep projects on schedule.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications and construction drawings.
• Construct a wide variety of residential and commercial projects.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Manage site housekeeping and maintain a professional work environment.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture across projects.
• Lead by example and support a positive team culture.

Skills

Construction experience

Team leadership

Construction methods

Reading plans

Org & time management

Practical mindset

Communication skills

NZ Driver Licence

Job description

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Lead the Crew. Build Quality. Deliver Results.

CMT Group is seeking a Construction Foreman to lead a construction team across a range of building projects throughout Marlborough.

This is an opportunity for a practical, hands‑on leader who takes pride in quality workmanship, enjoys mentoring others, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves alongside the team. You'll play a key role in coordinating day-to-day site activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the high standards our customers expect.

About the Role

As Construction Foreman, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading and supervising construction crews on site.
• Coordinating daily activities to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Reading and interpreting plans, specifications and construction drawings.
• Constructing a wide variety of residential and commercial projects.
• Ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Managing site housekeeping and maintaining a professional work environment.
• Promoting a strong health and safety culture across all projects.
• Leading by example and supporting a positive team culture.

What You'll Bring

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Extensive building or construction experience
• Previous experience leading or supervising a team
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and best practices
• Ability to read and interpret plans and drawings
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• A practical, solutions-focused attitude
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to lead others
• A Full New Zealand Driver Licence

Preferred but not essential

• LBP Certification
• Experience mentoring apprentices and developing team capability

Why Join CMT Group?

At CMT Group, we're proud of the quality projects we deliver and the people who make them happen.

We offer:

• Competitive remuneration package, including tool allowance
• Company vehicle
• Strong commitment to health, safety and wellbeing
• Opportunities to grow within the company and develop your management leadership skills.
• A company culture that values teamwork, accountability and pride in workmanship

If you're a motivated construction professional looking to take the next step in your career and lead a high-performing crew, we'd love to hear from you.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre‑employment medical assessment, including Alcohol and Other Drugs testing, which must be negative. You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.