Site Supervisor

RWR Construction JobAdder; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Career progression opportunities

Work across NZ

Job summary

RWR Construction JobAdder is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee mechanical installation, process piping and water infrastructure projects across New Zealand. The role reports to the Project Manager and requires hands-on leadership of installation crews and subcontractors on site.

You will coordinate daily activities, ensure health and safety, and drive delivery to programme and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Supervisor, Foreman or Leading Hand.
• Background in mechanical installation, process piping, fabrication or water infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and site crews.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to read drawings and coordinate works on site.
• Solutions-focused, practical approach to project delivery.
• Willingness to travel throughout New Zealand as projects require.

Responsibilities

• Supervising mechanical installation crews and subcontractors on site.
• Coordinating daily site activities and programme requirements.
• Maintaining a strong focus on health, safety and quality.
• Ensuring work is completed to specification and project deadlines.
• Working closely with Project Managers, engineers and workshop teams.
• Managing site documentation, inspections and client interactions.
• Supporting commissioning and project handover activities.

Skills

Site supervision

Mechanical installation

Process piping

Water infrastructure

Subcontractor coordination

Reading drawings

Health and safety

Travel NZ wide

Job description

Are you an experienced Site Supervisor with a background in mechanical installation, process piping or water infrastructure?

We're working with one of New Zealand's leading design and build specialists in water treatment and process infrastructure. As their project workload continues to grow, they're looking for a hands-on Site Supervisor to oversee the safe and efficient delivery of projects across New Zealand.

The Role Reporting to the Project Manager, you'll be responsible for supervising day-to-day site activities, coordinating installation crews and subcontractors, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard.

You'll work across a range of municipal and industrial water projects, including treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs and process facilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising mechanical installation crews and subcontractors on site
• Coordinating daily site activities and programme requirements
• Maintaining a strong focus on health, safety and quality
• Ensuring work is completed to specification and project deadlines
• Working closely with Project Managers, engineers and workshop teams
• Managing site documentation, inspections and client interactions
• Supporting commissioning and project handover activities

About You:

We're looking for someone who enjoys being on site, leading by example and working alongside their team to deliver quality outcomes.

Ideally you'll bring:

• Previous experience as a Site Supervisor, Foreman or Leading Hand
• A background in mechanical installation, process piping, fabrication or water infrastructure
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and site crews
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements
• The ability to read drawings and coordinate works on site
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to project delivery
• Willingness to travel throughout New Zealand as projects require

Experience within water treatment, wastewater, industrial processing or mechanical services will be highly regarded.

About the Company: Our client is a recognised leader in the design and delivery of water treatment and process infrastructure throughout New Zealand.

With in-house engineering, fabrication, installation and commissioning capabilities, they deliver complete turnkey solutions for municipal and industrial clients. Their reputation has been built on technical capability, quality workmanship and long-term client relationships.

The culture is collaborative, practical and team-oriented, with genuine opportunities to develop your career as the business continues to grow.

What\'s on Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate with overtime available
• Work on technically interesting projects across New Zealand
• Stable pipeline of secured work
• Supportive team with genuine career progression opportunities
• Join a growing business with an excellent reputation in the water sector

If you're looking for a role where you'll take ownership on site and be part of delivering critical water infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.