Rope Access Project Lead – Infra & Geotech

Avalon Industrial Services; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalon Industrial Services, based in Hamilton, is seeking a Rope Access Project Manager to lead rope access projects across New Zealand’s infrastructure sector.

You will scope, quote, and program projects, manage budgets and subcontractors, and oversee teams across multiple sites while ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction. A hands-on role with travel to sites and a strong HSQE framework will be central to the role.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in rope access or related infrastructure disciplines.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation and risk management.
• Strong client-facing communication and multi-project prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Scope, quote, and program rope access projects (geotechnical inspection, maintenance, remedial works).
• Manage project budgets, resourcing, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate rope access teams and equipment logistics across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance with codes of practice and site-specific safety plans.
• Act as primary client contact for project delivery, reporting and variations.
• Work with HSQE to maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Conduct site visits and audits; support tender submissions.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Health & safety

Education

IRATA rope access qualification

Job description

Avalon Industrial Services, based in Hamilton, is seeking a Rope Access Project Manager to lead rope access projects across New Zealand’s infrastructure sector.

You will scope, quote, and program projects, manage budgets and subcontractors, and oversee teams across multiple sites while ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction. A hands-on role with travel to sites and a strong HSQE framework will be central to the role.