Civil Drainage Foreman or Leading hand

Connells is an award winning, multi-disciplinary construction company with offices based in Hamilton, Auckland and New Plymouth. We’re looking for the right person who can get us the right result as our Taranaki based Site Supervisor. This is a critical role for the success of our operations, where you’ll draw on previous experience to ensure projects are managed to a high standard. ABOUT CONNELLS Established in 1985, Connell Contractors is an award-winning business with more than 80 employees. We successfully deliver projects to our clients nationwide and have earned a reputation for market leading performance on a broad range of civil engineering projects. We are industry leaders in Three Waters and electrical sectors, specialising in all civil related disciplines. We own and operate a modern fleet of plant and machinery and work with multiple stakeholders. Connell Contractors is a family-owned business whose core values are honesty, integrity and commitment. When you join our team, you know you’re joining a culture that delivers. We're looking for an experienced Site Supervisor who holds: • Three to five years site supervision experience within the civil sector • Competence in the efficient coordination of civil projects • Ability to proactively and positively lead, train and support a team • A strong understanding of and commitment to health and safety • Ability to pass MoJ and pre-employment and random drug tests ABOUT THE ROLE • Attending to the daily management, training and support of site based teams. • Providing quality Client liaison. • Ensuring the effective coordination of site projects from start to finish. • Understanding the contracts scope and advising estimators/contract managers of variations. • Reading construction drawings and specifications to ensure that projects are built to design. • Raising technical questions with engineers, clients or other members of the team. • Organising subcontractors, labour, plant and materials. • Facilitating and documenting daily prestart meetings, weekly toolbox meetings, weekly site inspections and JSEAs. • Completing site documentation including pre-starts, toolbox meeting minutes, supervisors’ daily reports, weekly planners, timesheets and quality assurance documentation. • Ensuring daily plant checks are undertaken. • Arranging and undertaking quality assurance testing as required. • Undertaking all works alongside the site team. WHAT WE OFFER • Competitive remuneration package. • Variety of sites, projects and locations. • Career development and training opportunities. • Health insurance. Apply now with your CV and cover letter. We are only considering applicants who currently live and are entitled to work in New Zealand.