Surfacing Manager

Higgins; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Surfacing Manager for their Bay of Plenty Region. This leadership role oversees surfacing operations, including asphalt production and project management, offering competitive salary, company vehicle, and various educational benefits. Candidates with a strong technical background in surfacing projects and leadership experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive Salary + Company vehicle

In-house technical training and leadership development

Access to educational funds for you and your children

Funding for school holiday programmes

Market-leading parental leave policy

Discounts on various services and products

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in surfacing projects essential.
• In-depth knowledge of aggregates and surfacing materials required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all surfacing functions, including production and project management.
• Manage customer relations, budgeting, procurement, and project delivery.
• Drive bidding activities and support the leadership team.

Skills

Technical background in surfacing projects

Knowledge of aggregates and surfacing materials

Expertise in tendering and pricing

Leadership experience

Organisational skills

Education

Civil Engineering qualification

Business qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Surfacing Manager to join the Higgins Bay of Plenty Region.

You will play a key role in the Bay of Plenty's leadership team, overseeing all surfacing functions including asphalt production, project and contract management, and overall commercial performance.

Your responsibilities will include customer relations, work programming, budget control, procurement, project management, and people leadership. You’ll also drive the bidding and delivery activities.

This is excellent leadership opportunity!

About you

• A strong technical background in surfacing projects and contracts is essential
• In-depth knowledge of aggregates and surfacing materials (hot mix and chip-sealing)
• Expertise in tendering, pricing and delivering surfacing projects
• Commercially and financially astute.
• Leadership experience with a focus on coaching and influencing
• Highly detail-oriented and well-organised
• Ability to prioritise, coordinate, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A Civil Engineering or Business qualification

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Salary + Company vehicle
• In house technical training and leadership development programmes
• Access to educational funds for you and your children
• Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children
• Discounts: Southern Cross, ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung
• Market-leading parental leave policy
• Fletcher Building share scheme options

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.

Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haerenga

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.