Foreperson - Retaining Walls

Fletcher Building Limited; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer contributions (up‑t

Retail discounts

Parental leave policy

VINCI Construction global network

Job summary

Fletcher Construction seeks an experienced Foreperson - Civil MSE to lead day-to-day delivery on the Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi project. You will coordinate MSE, RE and wall works, plan labour and subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality and timely progress on site.

You will work closely with senior staff, keep records, train crews, and uphold HSE, environmental and quality standards while delivering says on schedule.

Qualifications

• At least five years of construction experience, including supervision as Foreperson or similar role.
• Experience leading crews and coordinating subcontractors across civil works.
• Hands-on delivery of MSE, RE and retaining wall projects on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate MSE, RE, concrete, timber and retaining wall construction activities.
• Plan and allocate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to meet programme targets.
• Monitor site progress, identify issues early and keep the Supervisor informed.

Skills

MSE

RE

Retaining walls

Concrete

Timber

NZ Driver Licence

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you ready to make a significant impact on a transformative project? Fletcher Construction is seeking an experienced Foreperson- Civil MSE to join our team delivering Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (Te Awa Kairangi).

About the Role

As Foreperson - Civil MSE, you'll lead the day-to-day delivery of mechanically stabilised earth (MSE), reinforced earth (RE) and retaining wall works. This hands-on site leadership role coordinates crews, subcontractors, plant and materials to keep construction progressing safely, efficiently and to the required quality standard.

Working closely with the Supervisor or Superintendent, engineers and other site teams, you'll set priorities, monitor productivity and maintain accurate records while ensuring health, safety, environmental and quality requirements are met.

• Lead and coordinate MSE, RE, concrete, timber and retaining wall construction activities in line with work schedules
• Plan and allocate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to meet programme and production targets
• Monitor site progress, identify issues early and keep the Supervisor or Superintendent informed
• Maintain safe work conditions and ensure environmental controls, JSEAs, work packs and pre-start requirements are followed
• Complete quality control activities, including ITPs, checklists and site documentation
• Maintain accurate daily records for labour, plant, equipment, materials, weather, stoppages and incidents
• Support and train project employees and subcontractors in project quality systems and expected standards

What you'll bring to the role

• Essential experience delivering concrete, timber, RE, MSE and retaining wall worksA full New Zealand Driver Licence
• At least five years of construction industry experience, including previous Foreperson or supervisory appointments
• A proven ability to lead, coordinate and motivate diverse crews and subcontractors
• Strong forward planning, communication, organisation and time management skills
• Accuracy, attention to detail and a practical commitment to quality
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

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

At Fletcher Construction, we deliver complex infrastructure projects that help communities thrive and support New Zealand's future. 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.

Why Choose Us?

At Fletcher Construction, we believe a career is about more than just a job. It's about being part of a team where wellbeing, opportunity and responsibility are at the centre of how we work. When you join us, you'll enjoy:

• A hands-on leadership role delivering specialist MSE, RE and retaining wall works
• Working on nationally significant infrastructure projects that make a lasting difference
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities across our businesses
• Employer KiwiSaver contributions matched up to 4%
• Access to a range of retail discounts and benefits for you and your family
• A market-leading parental leave policy
• The scale, stability and career opportunities that come from being part of VINCI Construction's global network

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised 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.