Renewals Program Lead - Civil Infrastructure

Higgins; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver 4% match

Training & development

Career opportunities

Retail discounts

Fuel discounts & free pie

Job summary

Higgins is seeking a Renewals Manager to lead the annual and forward renewals programme for a live transport network in Wellington. You will coordinate with contract leadership, ops teams, and clients to ensure safe, efficient delivery and high standards.

This role suits ownership, strategic planning with delivery, and collaborative work to achieve outstanding outcomes for communities and clients. You'll manage budgets, risks, and supplier relationships while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Experience delivering renewals programmes, maintenance contracts, civil construction, or roading projects.
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management, programme planning, cost control, and risk management.
• Knowledge of NZTA specifications, industry standards, and roading methodologies.
• Experience with forward works programming, scheduling, and programme optimisation.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using asset management and digital delivery systems.
• Understanding of traffic management and health and safety requirements in operational environments.
• Ability to manage budgets, financial forecasting, and programme performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of annual and forward works renewals programmes.
• Use asset data, condition insights, and management systems to validate treatment selections and optimise programme delivery.
• Oversee pavement rehabilitation, resurfacing, and wider asset renewals activities.
• Manage internal crews, subcontractors, and suppliers to deliver work safely and efficiently.
• Monitor programme progress, budgets, risks, and performance against contract objectives.
• Manage variations, claims, and programme changes.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control processes are maintained across all projects.
• Provide clear reporting, risk identification, and escalation where required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to contract success.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Construction Mgmt

Asset Lifecycle

Program Planning

Cost Control

Risk Mgmt

NZTA Specs

Forward Works

Digital Delivery

Traffic Mgmt

Education

Civil Engineering or related degree

Job description

Higgins is seeking a Renewals Manager to lead the annual and forward renewals programme for a live transport network in Wellington. You will coordinate with contract leadership, ops teams, and clients to ensure safe, efficient delivery and high standards.

This role suits ownership, strategic planning with delivery, and collaborative work to achieve outstanding outcomes for communities and clients. You'll manage budgets, risks, and supplier relationships while driving continuous improvement.