Drainage Site Lead — Hands-On Mentor & Project Champion

Civil Construction Limited; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance after 9 months

Job summary

Civil Construction Limited – Queenstown, South Island, is seeking a Drainage Supervisor who will lead on-site drainage crews and stay hands-on with projects. You’ll mentor and upskill your team, plan daily activities, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity remain high.

You’ll work with management and leaders to keep work moving smoothly on multiple projects where needed. You’ll bring a recognised drainage qualification and a proven track record in civil drainage leadership, plus strong

Qualifications

• A recognised Drainage Qualification (essential).
• Proven experience leading drainage crews in civil construction.
• High level operating experience with the ability to train and mentor others.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and initiative.
• Patience and commitment to developing your team.
• Experience with QA processes, documentation, and compliance.
• Record of delivering projects (several smaller or one large).
• Clear communication skills and strong leadership presence.
• Structured, disciplined approach with respect for the environment and values.
• Current Class 4 driver’s licence (preferable or Class 2 with willingness to upskill to Class 4).
• Be a NZ Citizen, Resident or hold a current NZ Work Visa.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage crews on‑site with hands‑on mentoring, training and upskilling.
• Coach teams in safe, efficient, and correct use of equipment.
• Plan and oversee daily site activities to ensure projects are delivered safely and on time.
• Drive high QA standards, environmental care, and policy compliance.
• Deliver toolbox talks, project briefings, and foster clear communication across teams.
• Identify and implement ways to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Support technical delivery: pressure & gravity systems, PE welding, confined space tasks, and utilities.

Skills

Drainage leadership

QA & processes

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring & training

Driver licence (Class 4 preferred)

Team development

NZ work eligibility

Education

Drainage qualification

Job description

Civil Construction Limited – Queenstown, South Island, is seeking a Drainage Supervisor who will lead on-site drainage crews and stay hands-on with projects. You’ll mentor and upskill your team, plan daily activities, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity remain high.

You’ll work with management and leaders to keep work moving smoothly on multiple projects where needed. You’ll bring a recognised drainage qualification and a proven track record in civil drainage leadership, plus strong