Drainage Foreperson (Central Otago)

HEB Construction; Otago; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Subsidised health insurance

Free life insurance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

HEB Construction is seeking an experienced Drainage Foreperson to lead our crew on multiple Central Otago projects, based in Queenstown. You will support the Supervisor to ensure safety, quality and timely completion in line with client specifications.

You will oversee planning, mentoring staff and hands-on work while maintaining OH&S standards and effective communication with the team and Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant with Class 2 and WTR vehicles.
• Proven track record leading crews on site.
• Strong planning, organization and time management skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
• Commitment to health and safety on all sites.

Responsibilities

• Set out and plan daily site activities.
• Supervise trenching, pipe laying and backfilling.
• Maintain OH&S standards and documentation.
• Mentor and guide less experienced crew members.
• Operate machinery or assist on tools as required.

Skills

Plant operation

Crew leadership

Leadership & communication

Safety focus

Time management

Education

Drainage, wastewater & civil works qualifications

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Drainage Foreperson to join our team at HEB Construction to lead our crew on various projects around Central Otago (based in Queenstown). As a Foreperson, you will assist the Supervisor in ensuring that all crew members are safely, effectively and efficiently completing their work in line with client specification.

You must be a strong leader with excellent critical thinking skills, as you will be a key point of contact for the crew and will report back to the Supervisor on all operational activities. A focus on health and safety is imperative to this role, as you must assist in driving a strong safety culture in all day-to-day operations.

Foreperson responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Setting out and planning daily site activities


• Supervising trenching, pipe laying, backfilling, and final connections


• Maintaining OH&S standards and documentation


• Providing mentorship and guidance to less experienced team members


• Operating machinery or assisting on tools when required


• This is a hands-on foreman role suited to someone who enjoys both leadership and practical site work.

Our ideal applicants will have the following skills and experience:

• Experience in the operation of plant, Class 2 and WTR


• Relevant industry experience and qualifications in drainage, wastewater and civil works


• Proven experience leading crews on site


• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills


• Be a team player


• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence and lead by example.

About HEB:

HEB Construction is a dynamic and innovative leader in New Zealand Infrastructure. Our scope of work ranges from road construction and maintenance through to earthworks, drainage, subdivisions and bridges, all the way through to major projects of national significance.

Part of the Vinci Construction Americas-Oceania, we combine the best of local and international expertise, and have created a high-performing culture where our people thrive.

What's in it for you?

• extra day off a year to celebrate your birthday


• subsidised health insurance


• free life insurance cover


• a number of wellbeing offerings

We like to say working at HEB is more than just a job - it's a career.