Project Coordinator

Fulton Hogan; Nelson; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top-up

Training and development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan’s Nelson team is seeking a motivated Surfacing Project Coordinator to support day-to-day surfacing operations. In this role you’ll help plan and deliver roadmarking projects, working with the Department Manager to meet client expectations and maintain high safety and quality standards.

The role combines hands-on site support with office-based assistance, offering full training for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in surfacing or construction would be advantageous but training is provided.
• Strong teamwork and willingness to learn new skills for personal development.
• Focus on safety and quality with meticulous attention to detail.
• High motivation and a strong work ethic.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Full Class 1 driving licence; Class 2 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Programme planning and job management.
• Pricing, tendering and securing work.
• Processing daily job records and client claims.
• Field work and crew assistance.
• Ensuring all work aligns with work instructions, client specifications and job standards.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Driver's Licence

Teamwork

Learner attitude

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

Role Title: Surfacing Project Coordinator

Location: Nelson

Contract Type: Full Time

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a motivated Surfacing Project Coordinator to join our Roadmarking team in the Nelson Region. In this role you’ll’ contribute to the day-to-day management of our existing surfacing operations while helping ensure high standards of safety, quality, and service are consistently achieved.

You’ll work closely with the Roadmarking Department Manager to support the planning and delivery of the forward works programme, ensuring Fulton Hogan and our client’s expectations are met.

Your key responsibilities will be to support with:

• Programme planning and job management
• Pricing, tendering and securing work
• Processing daily job records and client claiming
• Field work and crew assistance
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with work instructions, client specifications and job-specific standards.

This role combines hands‑on operational support with our Roadmarking crews and office‑based assistance for the Department Manager.

What you’ll bring

Our ideal candidate will have previous surfacing or construction experience. However, it is not essential as we will provide full training for the right candidate. If you have always thought about applying for a role but don’t have an engineering qualification this could be for you!

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in surfacing or construction would be an advantage
• A strong commitment to teamwork and a willingness to learn new skills for personal development
• A focus on maintaining high safety and quality standards, with an eye for detail
• High motivation and a strong work ethic
• A high level of proficiency in MS Office skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Full class 1 Driver’s Licence, with Class 2 being an advantage

Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance after the eligibility period
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%
• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return-to-work support
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers

About us

Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets - from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.

Learn more about us at Homepage - Fulton Hogan and apply to be part of our growing industry.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.