Drainage Foreperson

Higgins; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Permanent, full-time role 40h/wk

KiwiSaver employer contribution 4%

Upskill and gain licences

Job summary

Higgins Palmerston North is seeking an experienced Drainage Foreperson to lead our drainage crews across the Manawatū region. You will coordinate day-to-day site operations, ensure safety and quality, and drive efficient delivery of drainage works.

You will manage plans, read levels, mentor Leading Hands and crews, and maintain strong client communication while upholding Higgins’ HSE standards. This is a full-time, on-site role in Palmerston North with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading drainage or civil crews.
• Strong drainage construction knowledge.
• Ability to read plans, levels and specs.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage crews on civil projects.
• Coordinate and deliver daily site activities.
• Ensure drainage works meet design, safety and quality standards.
• Manage plant, materials, subcontractors and labour.
• Mentor and develop team members including Leading Hands and labourers.
• Identify risks and keep work on track.

Skills

Leadership

Drainage construction

Plan reading

Team mentoring

Safety leadership

Class 1 licence

Education

Drainlaying qualification

Water qualifications

Tools

Rotary laser

Pipe laser

Drainage equipment

Job description

Foreperson – Drainage (Palmerston North)

Higgins Palmerston North is looking for an experienced and proactive Drainage Foreperson to lead our drainage crews across the Manawatū region. This Palmerston North–based role is a key leadership position responsible for coordinating day to day site operations and ensuring safe, high quality and efficient delivery of drainage works.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and supervising drainage crews on a range of civil projects
• Planning, coordinating and delivering daily site activities
• Ensuring drainage works (pipelines, manholes, connections, structures) meet design, safety and quality standards
• Managing plant, materials, subcontractors and labour resources
• Reading and interpreting plans, levels and specifications
• Maintaining strong communication with project managers, clients and stakeholders
• Driving a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with Higgins’ HSE requirements
• Mentoring and developing team members, including Leading Hands and labourers
• Supporting project delivery by identifying risks, resolving issues and keeping work on track

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in drainage or civil construction, ideally in a leadership or foreperson role
• Strong technical knowledge of drainage construction methods, materials and equipment
• Ability to lead, motivate and mentor crews
• Experience with rotary and pipe lasers (advantageous)
• Drainlaying and/or Water qualifications (bonus)
• Strong planning, problem solving and communication skills
• Ability to read plans, understand levels and follow site instructions
• Full Class 1 licence - Class 2 and WTR endorsements are an advantage
• Physically fit, reliable and committed to safe work practices
• A positive attitude and willingness to work flexible hours when required

Come join the Green Team

• Competitive hourly rate
• Permanent, full time role with guaranteed 40 hours per week
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• Opportunities to upskill and gain further licences or qualifications
• Great benefits for you and your family

About Higgins

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do. We offer a great working environment, competitive pay, subsidised medical insurance, and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants. Higgins is committed to a drug free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre employment drug and alcohol testing and a health check.

We’re with you on the road ahead – Ko tātou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua.

We are actively recruiting for this role and encourage early applications. Applications are reviewed regularly and the advertisement may be removed before the closing date. Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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.