Project Manager - Drainage

Rob Law Max Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Benefits package

Job summary

Rob Law Max Recruitment in Wellington is seeking an experienced Drainlayer transitioning into or advancing a Project Management career. You will own multiple projects, coordinating with clients, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to deliver safe, high-quality infrastructure work.

Key responsibilities include planning resources, managing budgets and programmes, and ensuring HSEQ compliance while building strong client relationships and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must hold Certified Drainlayer registration.
• Level 4 Water Reticulation qualification is essential.
• Previous Project Management or Senior Site Management experience in civil infrastructure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing drainage, stormwater and water infrastructure projects from planning to completion.
• Plan and coordinate project resources, labour and subcontractors.
• Monitor programme, budget and project performance.
• Manage client relationships and stakeholder communications.
• Oversee health, safety, quality and environmental compliance.
• Support procurement and subcontractor management.
• Manage project reporting, variations and contract administration.
• Drive project delivery outcomes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

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Rob Law Max Recruitment – Wellington Central, North Island

Are you a qualified Drainlayer looking to step into, or further develop, your Project Management career?

With a substantial pipeline of secured work and a reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects, this role offers long‑term stability, variety and the opportunity to work alongside an experienced leadership team that values practical knowledge and professional development.

About the Role

Reporting to an experienced and supportive manager, you will take ownership of multiple projects from planning through to completion.

You will work closely with clients, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing drainage, stormwater and water infrastructure projects
• Planning and coordinating project resources, labour and subcontractors
• Monitoring programme, budget and project performance
• Managing client relationships and stakeholder communications
• Overseeing health, safety, quality and environmental compliance
• Supporting procurement and subcontractor management
• Managing project reporting, variations and contract administration
• Driving project delivery outcomes and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certified Drainlayer registration
• Level 4 Water Reticulation qualification (essential)
• Previous Project Management or Senior Site Management experience within civil infrastructure
• Be a kind, hard working, down to earth person with a good sence of humour
• Current New Zealand working rights

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary + vehicle and other benefits.
• Long-term career opportunities within a well-established infrastructure business
• Supportive leadership
• Variety of work across multiple projects
• Permanent, full‑time position

This role would suit an experienced Drainlayer looking to move further into project management, or an established Project Manager seeking a stable position with a strong workload, quality projects and a supportive team environment.