Foreperson - Earthworks

Fletcher Building Limited; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletcher Construction is seeking a talented Foreperson - Civil Earthworks to lead on a major infrastructure project in Te Awa Kairangi (Lower Hutt). You will coordinate earthworks activity, oversee site crews and subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality and programme compliance on a busy site.

With five years of construction experience and a trade qualification, you will drive planning, record-keeping and performance, while mentoring teams to deliver critical transport and flood protection

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in construction or related field.
• Five years of construction industry experience with supervisory responsibility.
• Full New Zealand driver's licence.
• Strong leadership and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations on a major infrastructure project.
• Coordinate earthworks activities with supervisors, engineers and subcontractors.
• Maintain safety and quality standards across the site.
• Monitor resources to keep the programme on track.
• Complete quality checks and keep accurate site records.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Safety leadership

Planning

Education

Trade qualification in construction or related field

Full NZ Driver Licence

5+ years construction experience including supervisory

Job description

Are you ready to make a significant impact on a transformative project? Fletcher Construction is seeking a talented and innovative Foreperson to join our team for Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (Te Awa Kairangi).

About the Role

As Foreperson - Civil Earthworks, you'll lead day-to-day site operations on a major infrastructure project in Te Awa Kairangi (Lower Hutt). Working closely with supervisors, engineers, subcontractors and crews, you'll coordinate earthworks activities, maintain high safety and quality standards, and ensure resources are used effectively to keep the programme on track.

• Coordinate and oversee daily earthworks activities to meet programme requirements
• Lead site crews and subcontractors, setting clear priorities and work plans
• Monitor labour, plant and subcontractor performance to achieve production targets
• Champion health, safety and environmental standards across the worksite
• Complete quality checks, inspections and documentation to ensure work meets specification
• Maintain accurate records relating to labour, plant, materials, weather and site activities

What you’ll bring to the role

• Trade qualification relevant to construction, civil infrastructure, building or a related industry
• Full NZ Driver Licence
• At least five years' construction industry experience, including previous foreperson or supervisory responsibility
• Strong practical earthworks experience with a solid understanding of site-based construction activities
• Proven ability to lead, coach and coordinate diverse teams and subcontractors
• Well-developed planning, communication and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail

Te Awa Kairangi Alliance is delivering transport, walking and cycling improvements to the SH2 Melling interchange and rail station, as part of a wider flood protection and city revitalisation programme. Fletcher Construction is working with Alliance partners AECOM, NZTA, Taranaki Whānui and Ngāti Toa Rangatira to deliver this transformative project.

About Us

Fletcher Construction is a leading construction and infrastructure business delivering complex projects that support New Zealand’s communities, economy and future growth. Working across three brands, Fletcher Construction, Higgins and Brian Perry Civil, our teams deliver infrastructure and civil engineering projects, alongside maintaining and operating critical transport networks - bringing deep local knowledge, technical excellence and a strong commitment to safe, high-quality delivery.

As part of VINCI Construction, a global leader in construction, we are guided by our vision – Build Better Together. We draw on the strength of an international network of more than 1,300 business units operating in over 100 countries, combining global expertise with the local decision making and relationships that enable successful delivery in New Zealand.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. 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.