Summary: Join a civil team as an experienced Certified Water Installer, leading small crews in 3-waters installation and delivering high-quality civil infrastructure projects. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to lead a small team and supervise work quality on 3-waters projects 2. Supportive team valuing safety and delivering great results for clients 3. Strong development pathways and chance to step into leadership roles Join a team building the infrastructure that keeps Christchurch moving. HEB Construction is looking for an experienced Certified Water Installer to join our Civil team based in Hornby. If you’re skilled in 3-waters installation, confident leading small crews, and want to be part of delivering high-quality civil infrastructure projects across Canterbury, we want to hear from you. Why HEB? At HEB you’ll be part of a supportive team that values whakawhanaungatanga, safety, and delivering great results for our clients and communities. We’re growing our capability in the 3-waters space across Christchurch, offering stable work, strong development pathways, and the chance to step up into a leadership role. The Opportunity This role is ideal for a Leading Hand or Foreperson ready to take ownership of daily site operations. You’ll work across a range of 3-waters projects, including water supply, wastewater, and stormwater installations. Day to day you’ll lead a small team, supervise work quality, ensure compliance with standards, and keep the project running safely and efficiently. Your key responsibilities will include: * Installing potable water, wastewater, and stormwater assets to Christchurch City Council and national standards * Supervising crews and subcontractors to ensure safe, productive site operations * Reading and interpreting plans and ensuring accurate installations * Ordering materials, coordinating plant, and supporting daily planning with the Site Supervisor * Completing site documentation, daily records, QA checks, and as-built support * Maintaining a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental compliance * Acting as a technical expert for water installation work on site * Upholding HEB’s values and supporting a positive team culture What You’ll Bring To thrive in this role, you will have: Mandatory * Certified Water Installer qualification (e.g., CCC Water Supply & Drainage Certification or equivalent competency recognised by local authorities) * Solid experience in heavy civil 3-waters construction * Proven capability supervising teams or operating at Leading Hand / Foreperson level * Strong understanding of New Zealand standards for water, wastewater, and stormwater installation * Ability to interpret plans, QA requirements, and as-built processes * Full Class 1 licence (WTR or Class 2+ advantageous) * Commitment to safety, quality, and collaborative working Ideal Attributes * Competency operating small plant (e.g., rollers, plate compactors, small diggers) * Strong communication skills – able to give clear direction and build trust with your crew * Able to mentor and develop less experienced team members * Problem-solver with an eye for detail and quality workmanship * Reliable, self-motivated, and calm under pressure What We Offer * Competitive hourly rate * Tools of trade * Health, injury and Life insurance * Long-term, stable projects based in Christchurch * Supportive team environment with opportunities to step further into leadership * Access to HEB’s wider benefits (birthday off!), training, and development programmes * The chance to contribute to meaningful infrastructure that supports local communities Apply Now If you’re a certified installer ready to take on a leadership role in a respected heavy civil team, we’d love to hear from you.
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