Regional Growth Leader, Civil Infrastructure

Fluid Recruitment; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluid Recruitment is seeking an experienced Regional Manager to take full ownership of the Waikato and upper North Island Operations.

You will lead a regional team, deliver the financial plan, grow the client base, and oversee project delivery, safety and quality. This senior leadership role offers opportunities to shape strategy, optimise performance and drive client growth across energy and civil infrastructure markets.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in civil engineering, construction management, Project Management, business, commerce or a related discipline.
• Significant experience within the civil construction industry - ideally across energy infrastructure, bulk earthworks and/or water infrastructure.
• A proven track record leading major projects, teams and operational functions.
• Strong understanding of project delivery from mobilisation through to commercial close-out.
• Experience with budgets, forecasting, project financials and business performance.
• The ability to understand and influence P&L performance.
• Strong client relationship and business development capability.
• Experience leading and developing senior project and construction personnel.
• A sound understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental obligations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop four Contract Managers and the wider regional team.
• Set the regional operating plan and allocate people, plant and resources.
• Provide senior oversight across the project portfolio from tender through to completion.
• Ensure effective commercial and project governance.
• Build leadership capability, succession and accountability within the region.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ensure regional compliance across health, safety, environmental, quality, contractual and financial requirements.
• Identify opportunities to broaden the business into new sectors and markets.

Job description

Fluid Recruitment is seeking an experienced Regional Manager to take full ownership of the Waikato and upper North Island Operations.

You will lead a regional team, deliver the financial plan, grow the client base, and oversee project delivery, safety and quality. This senior leadership role offers opportunities to shape strategy, optimise performance and drive client growth across energy and civil infrastructure markets.