Senior Site Supervisor – Civil & Structural Lead

fultonhogan; Timaru; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

KiwiSaver

Fuel discount

Parental leave top-up

Family scholarships

Ongoing training

Retail discounts

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking a Senior Supervisor for the Civil South construction team based in Timaru. You will lead the on-site crew, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safe, on-time delivery of reinforced concrete and structural steel works for a port-based project.

With a strong emphasis on HSQE, you will plan sequencing, monitor progress against the programme, and grow a high-performance site culture while developing a broader crew across New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Structure Supervisor with reinforced concrete and structural steel.
• Minimum 10 years in Civil Construction in structural areas including marine, bridge building, civil structures or commercial building utilizing concrete, precast and structural steel valued at over 10M+.
• Proven experience developing and growing teams, encouraging a positive work environment.
• Sound understanding of construction sequencing, temporary works, quality standards and cost/productivity drivers.
• A collaborative, straight-up leadership style—you're comfortable on the ground with the crew as well as in client and consultant meetings.
• A genuine commitment to safety and wellbeing, and the courage to stop work when it's not right.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day activities of the site crew and subcontractors on structural works.
• Plan, sequence and supervise reinforced concrete, precast and structural steel operations for bridges, reservoirs and associated civil structures.
• Champion HSQE on site, ensuring all works meet Fulton Hogan and statutory health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Monitor progress against programme and specifications, troubleshooting issues and resolving on-site challenges promptly.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, designers, suppliers, inspectors and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, quality checks, incidents, variations and daily site progress.
• Coach, support and develop team members, helping create a positive, low-ego, high-performance site culture.
• Report progress, issues, and needs to the Project Manager.

Skills

Structure supervision

Reinforced concrete

Structural steel

Team leadership

Safety focus

Job description

Fulton Hogan is seeking a Senior Supervisor for the Civil South construction team based in Timaru. You will lead the on-site crew, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safe, on-time delivery of reinforced concrete and structural steel works for a port-based project.

With a strong emphasis on HSQE, you will plan sequencing, monitor progress against the programme, and grow a high-performance site culture while developing a broader crew across New Zealand.