Site Supervisor - Civils

HarperSmith; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper Smith is seeking an experienced Civil Site Supervisor to oversee site management, health & safety, and coordination with trades and subcontractors in a busy civil contracting setting. You will work with the Project Manager to prioritise programme, materials supply and stock levels while ensuring safety and efficient site operations.

Strong communication with Council representatives and Engineers is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Site Supervisor or senior foreman.
• Proficient at using a computer and record keeping.
• An effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site management including health & safety, trades and sub-contractors.
• Liaise with Project Manager, Council reps and Engineer on testing, compliance and technical accuracy.

Skills

Site supervision

Civils experience

Communication

Job description

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Harper Smith have an opportunity on offer for an experienced and professional Civil Site Supervisor to take their experience to the next level. Our client is a successful, long established and very busy regional civil contracting firm undertaking water infrastructure projects, civil structures, bulk earthworks, and land development.

Responsibilities for this position include overseeing the management of the site including Health & Safety requirements, tradespeople and sub-contractors. Liaising with the Project Manager in regards to priorities, programme, materials supply and stock levels, troubleshooting and resource requirements. Communicating with Council Representatives and Project Engineer’s in regards to testing, compliance and technical accuracy.

You’ll be working with a variety of people on site, so your ability to be a hands on supervisor and a professional and confident communicator will hold you in good stead. You will be undertaking inductions, tool box talks and ensuring everything on site is efficient and effective. You’ll be highly organised, competent and confident managing a team.

You will need to be:

• Good general civils experience in particular on drainage projects with a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Site Supervisor or a senior foreman looking to step up with this civil contractor
• Proficient at using a computer and record keeping
• An effective communicator

You’ll receive a very competitive hourly rate plus a phone and a vehicle and the chance to work for a genuine organisation that values its employees.

• You’ll receive a very competitive hourly rate plus a phone and a vehicle and the chance to work for a genuine organisation that values its employees.