Foreman

CORDE; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone and laptop

Birthday off

Job summary

CORDE is seeking experienced Civil Foremen to lead and support day-to-day site activities across civil construction works, roading, and the preparation of pavements, kerbs and car parks. This hands-on leadership role involves mentoring crew, reading plans, and delivering safe, efficient work to targets.

You will be responsible for guiding your team, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring a positive, productive on-site environment. A strong emphasis on safety and planning is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience leading a civil Foreman crew.
• Extensive civil roading experience including subgrade, basecourse, pavements and drainage.
• Full Class 1 Driver Licence with WTR endorsements and relevant safety certificates.
• Ability to read drawings and plans and mentor a team to deliver to programme.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site activities across civil works and roading.
• Read and interpret plans; supervise and mentor crew.
• Ensure work is delivered safely, on time, and to production targets.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and maintain a positive work environment.

Skills

Crew leadership

Reading plans/drawings

Civil roading experience

Safety leadership

Project planning

Education

Full Class 1 Driver Licence with WTR endorsements

Site Safe Certification

First Aid Certificate

Job description

What's the job?

We are seeking experienced Civil Foremen to join our frontline team and help deliver high quality civil construction outcomes.

About the role | Ko te kaupapa

In this role, you will lead and support day to day site activities across a range of works, including general civil construction, roading, and the preparation of footpaths, kerbs and car parks.

This is a hands on leadership position where you will work alongside your team, operating plant and equipment when required and guiding others through practical mentoring and support. You will be confident in reading and interpreting plans, communicating clearly with your team and stakeholders, and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to agreed production targets.

As a leader within the business, you will bring strong interpersonal and people leadership skills, with proven experience training, mentoring and developing team members. Your ability to manage challenges on site, make sound decisions and maintain a positive, respectful work environment will be key to your success.

What you’ll bring | Ko ngā pukenga ōu

• Relevant civil roading experience: subgrade and basecourse construction, pavements, streetscapes, minor earthworks and drainage
• 5 years’ experience leading a crew in a Foreman role
• Full Class 1 Driver Licence with WTR endorsements
• Site Safe and First Aid Certificates
• Self-motivated, able to work unsupervised, produce a two-week planner and deliver to programme
• Champions health and safety and leads by example
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and plans

What we bring | He aha ta tatou kawe mai

• Competitive and rewarding remuneration package tailored to the level of experience (including Boost – employee benefits program, work vehicle and phone, and your birthday off!)
• Company vehicle, plus phone and laptop
• Great working conditions and an excellent team environment
• Career growth opportunities and some great mentors available to support growth

The company is committed to providing a safe work environment. Successful candidates are required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol test prior to employment.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Note: C ORDE Ltd will not consider unsolicited applications or contact from recruitment agencies for this vacancy. If recruitment support is needed, we will reach out to our trusted agencies.