Site Supervisor

Mason Engineers (NZ) Ltd; Timaru; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason Engineers (NZ) Ltd in Timaru, South Island, seeks an experienced Site Supervisor for a major civil construction project through to June 2027. This role is the primary on-site administrator, ensuring contractors and personnel deliver while maintaining compliance with project requirements.

The successful candidate will work with the Project Manager to monitor progress, uphold site standards, and support safe, efficient delivery of works.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Supervisor/Foreman or similar on-site role.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Sound understanding of health and safety requirements in construction.

Responsibilities

• Act as day-to-day site representative and primary on-site contact.
• Track site activities and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Support project administration and documentation requirements.
• Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture on site.
• Ensure site personnel comply with health and safety procedures and project requirements.
• Coordinate communication between contractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Assist with identifying and resolving site issues by escalating as needed.

Skills

Site supervision

Coordination

Health & safety

Communication

Reporting

Job description

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Mason Engineers (NZ) Ltd - Timaru, South Island

We are seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to join our team on a major civil construction project through to June 2027. This role will act as the primary site administrator, ensuring contractors, subcontractors, and project personnel are delivering on their commitments and maintaining compliance with project requirements. This is a coordination and oversight role rather than a decision-making position. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Manager to monitor progress, maintain site standards, and support the safe and efficient delivery of works.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day site representative and primary point of contact on site.
• Track site activities and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Support project administration and documentation requirements.
• Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture.
• Ensure site personnel comply with health and safety procedures and project requirements.
• Coordinate communication between contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Assist with identifying and resolving site issues by escalating matters to the appropriate project personnel.

About you

• Previous experience in a Site Supervisor, Foreman, or similar site-based role.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple contractors and work streams.
• Sound understanding of health and safety requirements within a construction environment.
• Current Site Safe or equivalent health and safety certification (desirable).
• Experience on water infrastructure projects (desirable).
• Experience with contractor coordination and site administration (desirable).
• Strong reporting and record-keeping skills.
• Competitive hourly rate of $45 per hour.
• Secure contract through to June 2027 with opportunity to extend.
• Opportunity to work on a significant civil infrastructure project.