Site Manager

Webuild S.p.A.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive on-site support

Job summary

Webuild Group is seeking a Site Manager for the Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Project in Templeton, Christchurch. You will direct day-to-day site construction, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, on-time delivery while upholding quality and safety standards.

The role requires proven leadership in tier one vertical construction, managing subcontractors, and driving programme milestones in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading large site-based workforces on tier one vertical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of complex construction methodologies, staging and programme management.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day site construction activities to ensure safe, efficient delivery.
• Provide leadership and coordination to site supervisors, engineers and subcontractors.
• Drive programme performance and milestones in line with schedules.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Monitor productivity and implement mitigation strategies to protect delivery.
• Coordinate interfaces to maintain efficient site operations and workforce management.
• Lead planning meetings and ensure works align with design docs and contract requirements.
• Report to Project Director on site performance, risks and outcomes.
• Foster a high-performance site culture focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Site management

Vertical construction

Subcontractor management

Stakeholder management

Safety focus

Programme management

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

Joining the Southern Renewal Partners Consortium provides the opportunity to play a meaningful role in the successful delivery of the Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Project.

You will be part of an integrated team working within a structured and professional project environment that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. The project offers exposure to large-scale infrastructure delivery, multidisciplinary teams, and industry-leading systems and processes, creating excellent opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

About the Role

Based in Templeton, Christchurch, the Site Manager will lead the day-to-day construction delivery of the Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Project. This is a critical leadership position responsible for the safe, efficient and successful execution of all site-based construction activities. We are seeking an experienced Site Manager with a proven track record delivering large-scale tier one vertical construction projects. This role requires a strong construction leader who can coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage subcontractors, drive programme outcomes, and maintain the highest standards of safety, quality and productivity across the site. You will provide visible leadership to construction teams, supervisors, engineers and subcontractors, ensuring all site activities are effectively planned, coordinated and executed. Working closely with project leadership, commercial teams, design interfaces and client representatives, you will play a pivotal role in achieving project milestones and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day site construction activities to ensure safe, efficient and compliant project delivery.
• Provide leadership, direction and coordination to site supervisors, engineers, subcontractors and construction teams.
• Drive programme performance, ensuring construction activities are delivered in accordance with agreed schedules and milestones.
• Ensure compliance with all project safety, environmental and quality management requirements.
• Monitor site productivity, identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimise impacts to delivery.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities and interfaces to ensure efficient site operations and effective workforce management.
• Work closely with project engineering, design and commercial teams to resolve construction issues and maintain project progress.
• Lead daily, weekly and monthly site planning activities and construction coordination meetings.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with design documentation, specifications and contractual requirements.
• Maintain strong working relationships with consortium partners, client representatives and key project stakeholders.
• Provide regular reporting to the Project Director on site performance, programme, risks and key delivery outcomes.
• Champion a high-performance site culture focused on safety, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading large site-based workforces on tier one vertical construction projects.
• A strong understanding of complex construction methodologies, staging and programme management.
• Proven ability to effectively manage subcontractors and multiple work fronts within large-scale construction environments.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery objectives.
• A practical and solutions-focused approach with the ability to balance safety, quality, programme and productivity outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience building and leading high-performing site teams.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Building, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Formal construction management qualifications and industry certifications highly regarded.
• Significant experience as a Site Manager or Senior Construction Manager within tier one commercial building or major vertical construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale institutional, commercial, correctional, healthcare, high-rise, precinct or similarly complex vertical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, contractor management, safety systems and quality requirements.
• Proven ability to lead large multidisciplinary site teams and successfully deliver construction outcomes in complex operating environments.

What We Offer

This role offers a unique opportunity to work within the Southern Renewal Partners Consortium, combining the expertise and capability of leading national and international organisations committed to delivering successful project outcomes.
We offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to the delivery of the Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Project.
• Exposure to industry-leading systems, processes and best practice.
• A collaborative and inclusive team environment that values partnership, expertise and shared success.
• Professional development opportunities across a diverse consortium structure.
• Strong leadership, support and a commitment to employee wellbeing.
• Competitive remuneration aligned to skills and experience.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Southern Renewal Partners Consortium is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. Guided by our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we are focused on creating meaningful employment and development opportunities that deliver positive outcomes for Māori and wider communities. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including women, veterans, Māori, Pasifika peoples and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Agency submissions will not be considered for this position.

The employment relationship will be governed by New Zealand Employment Law