Surfacing Department Lead — Drive Safe, High-Impact Roads

Fulton Hogan; Napier; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance after eligibility

Life insurance from day one

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top up

Ongoing training and development

Retailers discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Hawke's Bay seeks a Surfacing Department Manager to own the surfacing programme, lead a capable team, and deliver high-quality work for clients and communities. You'll oversee planning, pricing, delivery, safety, quality, relationships and financial performance across surfacing operations.

If you know how to build strong teams, run a high-performing operation, and deliver serious results, this could be your next move.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Civil Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• Class 1 driver licence, with WTR preferred.
• Ideally 3 to 5 years’ experience in surfacing, with a solid understanding of surfacing operations, programmes, plant, materials, and delivery on live roading projects.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the civil construction industry and 2 years’ experience in a similar management role.
• Strong commercial, financial and operational acumen, with the ability to lead people and manage competing priorities.
• A practical, proactive and team-focused style, with safety, respect and good work at the centre of how you lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Surfacing Department with clear health and safety expectations and a strong safety-first mindset.
• Plan, programme and deliver surfacing works for key clients and external customers across Hawke's Bay.
• Coordinate site crews, plant, materials and subcontractors to keep work moving safely on time and to a high standard.
• Oversee project planning, resource coordination, reporting, claims and programme performance.
• Build a team culture that backs people, values straight-up communication, and delivers good work right the first time.

Skills

Leadership

Civil engineering

Project planning

Team management

Safety first

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Tools

WTR (Water Tanker Rider)

Job description

Fulton Hogan in Hawke's Bay seeks a Surfacing Department Manager to own the surfacing programme, lead a capable team, and deliver high-quality work for clients and communities. You'll oversee planning, pricing, delivery, safety, quality, relationships and financial performance across surfacing operations.

If you know how to build strong teams, run a high-performing operation, and deliver serious results, this could be your next move.