Site Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.

Christchurch

On-site

NZD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing Days
Awards & Recognition
Wellbeing program
Perkbox access
Social events & Family Days

Job summary

BESIX Watpac is seeking a Site Manager for our Christchurch team to coordinate on-site activities, align resources with project needs, and drive safe, quality completion of our construction work.

The role requires strong leadership, proven supervision of trades on large builds, and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining relationships with Project Manager and Senior Site Manager.

Qualifications

  • Degree/Diploma in building/construction (or recognised tertiary/trade qualification).
  • Experience supervising trades on large building projects.
  • Ability to deliver results in a high pressure environment.
  • Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships.
  • Ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning and decision making.

Responsibilities

  • Organise sequencing of on-site activities including coordination of materials, equipment, personnel and plant.
  • Allocate site staff and resources with Project Manager and Senior Site Manager to ensure resources are available when required.
  • Review the construction programme with Senior Site Manager and re-sequence activities to meet completion date.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, industrial relations and quality assurance policies and practices.
  • Ensure quality and compliance with standards and contract documents.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Autonomy
Decision making
Influence

Education

Degree/Diploma in construction

Job description

With over a century of heritage, BESIX Watpac is a builder deeply ingrained in the local construction landscape. We’re building what matters, with an exciting portfolio of projects across all sectors – from stadiums and venues to complex industrial facilities, hospitals and secure infrastructure, including defence. Our footprint spans Australia and New Zealand, where we continue to deliver projects that leave a lasting legacy in the communities they serve. Our people are the beating heart of what we do, and the passion they bring each day drives our success, to build the best together.

Job Description

As we continue to build on our success in New Zealand, we currently seek a Site Manager to join our Christchurch team. The key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Organise sequencing of on-site activities including the co-ordination of materials, equipment, personnel, and materials handling plant.
  • In consultation with the Project Manager and Senior Site Manager, allocate necessary site staff and resources and confirm that all the resources for the project will be available when required.
  • Review the construction programme with the Senior Site Manager, re-sequencing activities as necessary to achieve the programmed completion date.
  • Ensure that the Company's policies and practices on safety, industrial relations and quality assurance are implemented and monitored.
  • Ensure quality and compliance with standards and contract documents.
Qualifications

The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience:

  • Degree/Diploma in building/construction, or other recognised tertiary or trade qualification in a construction related field.
  • Demonstrated experience supervising trades on large building projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high pressure environment.
  • Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision making skills.
Additional Information

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

  • Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
  • Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
  • Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
  • Instant access to Perkbox, giving you a wide variety of perks and benefits, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health.
  • Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best. If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.

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