Construction Manager – Civil Contracting – Christchurch, New Zealand

Catalyst Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil contracting company in Christchurch is looking for a Construction Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects. The role involves leadership, mentorship, and ensuring projects meet high standards. Ideal candidates should have extensive civil construction experience and strong leadership skills. This position offers the chance to work in a vibrant city with excellent lifestyle opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits package

Relocation and visa assistance

Work-life balance in Christchurch

Qualifications

• Proven senior management experience in civil contracting.
• Background in heavy civil works such as water infrastructure or marine projects.
• Ability to inspire and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects across Canterbury and the South Island.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and strategic oversight to the project team.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely and to the highest standard.

Skills

Civil construction experience

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Job description

Construction Manager – Civil Contracting – Christchurch, New Zealand

Looking for a fresh challenge in a stunning location? This is your chance to take on a senior leadership role with one of New Zealand’s most innovative and forward-thinking civil contractors. Based in beautiful Christchurch, you’ll enjoy a city that perfectly balances lifestyle and opportunity – think vibrant urban living, easy access to beaches and mountains, and a true work–life balance that’s hard to beat.

As Construction Manager, you’ll take a key leadership position within a growing organisation that is delivering some of the region’s most exciting civil projects. Overseeing a portfolio of projects across Canterbury and the South island, you’ll provide guidance, mentorship, and strategic oversight to a team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standard.

We’re looking for an accomplished civil construction professional with proven senior management experience – ideally as a Senior Project Manager, Contracts Manager, or similar within the civil contracting sector. Your background will include delivering a range of heavy civil works such as water infrastructure, marine projects, structures, or other complex civil disciplines. A natural leader, you’ll bring strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills, and the ability to inspire and develop teams.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent senior management role with a market-leading contractor
• Excellent salary and benefits package
• Relocation and visa assistance for international candidates
• The chance to live and work in Christchurch, where world-class recreation and a thriving city culture meet breathtaking natural surroundings

Whether you’re a seasoned local professional ready to take the next step, or an international candidate seeking a move to a country known for its lifestyle and opportunity, this is a career-defining position in one of the world’s most liveable cities. Take the next step in your civil construction career and join a company that values innovation, excellence, and its people. Apply now and make Christchurch your next big move. Contact Phil on [phone] or email me at [e-mail] .