At Fulton Hogan, strong leadership is an important part of being a successful and enduring infrastructure business. For the past 90 years, our leaders, both at Board and Executive level, have provided governance and direction so that together we deliver the best strategic outcomes for our business we can achieve our vision of creating, connecting and caring for communities. We are looking for a leader driven by a passion for high performance, collaboration and fostering strong relationships with employees across the business. Our culture thrives on our Real values - Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude and Leadership. Our employees live by these values through the work they do, every day, as one team. **The Opportunity:** We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated leader to join our Ashburton branch as the Contracting Department Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for effectively planning and organising all operations for the Ashburton Contracting Department, while ensuring all resources are available to execute the job safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standard. This diverse position requires expert problem-solving skills, adaptability and most importantly a can-do attitude in this key role. **In addition to the above you will:** * Lead multiple operational crews, while providing hands on support as required. * Programme forward works and ensure adequate resource allocation for all projects. * Effectively manage client relationships to ensure continued success. * Manage the training and development of staff while fostering a collaborative and cohesive team environment. * Ensure business objectives are met for growth and performance. * Manage financial performance and reporting. **To be successful in this role, you will:** * Relevant tertiary qualification or significant industry experience. * Minimum 5 years' experience in the civil construction industry covering construction, drainage and civil works. * Demonstrated management capabilities, with a strong focus on people, safety and quality. * Strong financial and business acumen. * Full Class 1 licence (additional licences/endorsements would be advantageous). * Ability to develop positive relationships with clients and internal/external teams. You will be a supportive and collaborative leader with a passion for developing and growing talent. **Good Work Equals Good Benefits:** To ensure our employees are well looked after, we offer a suite of benefits such as: * Company vehicle * Medical insurance * Life insurance * KiwiSaver employer contributions * Fuel discount card * Family scholarships * Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities * Great discounts at a wide range of retailers **Creating, Connecting and caring for the community** Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure. **Do not delay! Apply now.** *All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.*