Network Inspector

Fletcher Building Limited; Mount Maunganui; Remote; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer contribution up to

Job summary

Higgins, based in Mount Maunganui, is recruiting for a Network Inspector to support the Bay of Plenty Integrated Delivery Contract (IDC). The role involves field inspections across the road network, identifying defects and providing information to guide maintenance decisions.

Reporting to the Optimisation Manager, you will work independently in a hands-on capacity, with a practical understanding of roading conditions and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction or roading or road maintenance.
• Practical understanding of road, pavement and surfacing conditions.
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing with clients and stakeholders.
• Good organisation and attention to detail; ability to work independently.
• Comfortable using tablets and computer systems to record inspection information.

Responsibilities

• Carry out network inspections in line with contract and Level of Service requirements.
• Identify defects, risks and maintenance needs, keeping clear and accurate inspection records.
• Assess pavement and surfacing condition to inform repair and treatment decisions.
• Work closely with delivery teams, the client and other network stakeholders, including joint site inspections when required.
• Support safe, quality outcomes across the network, including after-hours or rostered incident response when required.

Skills

Civil construction experience

Road/pavement condition understanding

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Independent working

Job description

Based in Mount Maunganui, this Network Inspector role supports Higgins’ delivery of the Bay of Plenty Integrated Delivery Contract (IDC). Reporting to the Optimisation Manager, you’ll carry out inspections across the road network, identifying defects and providing accurate information to support maintenance and repair decisions.

This is a hands-on, field-based role that would suit someone with roading or civil construction experience who has a good eye for detail, communicates well and is comfortable working independently.

• Carry out network inspections in line with contract and Level of Service requirements
• Identify defects, risks and maintenance needs, keeping clear and accurate inspection records
• Assess pavement and surfacing condition to help inform appropriate repair and treatment decisions
• Work closely with delivery teams, the client and other network stakeholders, including joint site inspections where required
• Support safe, quality outcomes across the network, including participating in after-hours or rostered incident response when required

What You'll Bring:

• Experience in civil construction or contracting, ideally within roading or road maintenance
• A practical understanding of road, pavement and surfacing conditions
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing with clients, contractors, stakeholders and the public
• Good organisation, attention to detail and the ability to work independently
• Confidence using tablets and computer systems to record inspection information

What's on Offer:

• A field-based role helping to keep the Bay of Plenty road network safe, reliable and performing well
• Competitive salary package, with relocation support available
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• In-house technical training and leadership development programmes
• Career opportunities across Higgins and Fletcher Construction
• A range of retail benefits for you and your family to enjoy

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you'll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth - because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

We're with you on the road ahead

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.