Industrial Construction Lead - Wellington Projects

Stellar Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools of trade

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment in Wellington is seeking an experienced Construction Manager / Project Engineer to lead large-scale industrial, mechanical, piping and infrastructure projects across the Wellington region.

You will manage day-to-day site operations, coordinate crews of up to 20 tradespeople, drive planning and scheduling, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery while liaising with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Background in industrial construction, mechanical installation, piping, fabrication, oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, power generation or heavy engineering.
• Proven experience leading construction or engineering teams on large projects.
• Strong understanding of industrial works, shutdowns, piping systems or mechanical installations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations across major projects.
• Lead and coordinate crews of up to 20 personnel.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor project costs, productivity and programme targets.
• Drive project delivery from commencement through to completion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Trade qualification

Engineering qualification

Job description

Stellar Recruitment in Wellington is seeking an experienced Construction Manager / Project Engineer to lead large-scale industrial, mechanical, piping and infrastructure projects across the Wellington region.

You will manage day-to-day site operations, coordinate crews of up to 20 tradespeople, drive planning and scheduling, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery while liaising with clients and stakeholders.