Project Manager - Drainage

RobLawMax Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RobLawMax Recruitment seeks a qualified Drainlayer aiming to advance into project management in Wellington. You will lead multiple projects from planning through completion, coordinating with clients, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to deliver safe, high-quality infrastructure outcomes.

This permanent, full-time role offers long-term stability, growth and a supportive leadership team. Essential credentials include Certified Drainlayer and Level 4 Water Reticulation, with prior civil

Qualifications

• Certified Drainlayer registration.
• Level 4 Water Reticulation qualification is essential.
• Experience in civil infrastructure project management.
• NZ working rights.

Responsibilities

• Managing drainage, stormwater and water infrastructure projects.
• Planning and coordinating resources, labour and subcontractors.
• Monitoring programme, budget and project performance.
• Managing client relationships and 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.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Report progress

Education

Certified Drainlayer registration

Level 4 Water Reticulation qualification

Job description

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.

If you are looking for a new job in cicivl infrustructur and this one isnt quite right - check out the RobLawMax website to see a long list of vacancies accross permanent employmnt and labourhire / temporary opportunies.