Summary: Seeking an experienced Drainage Foreman to lead and supervise crews on civil drainage and water infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality standards. Highlights: 1. Lead and supervise drainage crews on civil and water infrastructure projects 2. Hands-on leadership role ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality standards 3. Opportunity for career progression within a growing business About the Role My client is seeking an experienced Drainage Foreman to lead crews delivering civil drainage and water infrastructure projects across the Wellington region. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who is confident both supervising crews and working alongside them on site. You will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day site activities, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently, and maintaining strong quality standards across drainage and water reticulation projects. This role requires someone who can lead from the front, communicate well with crews, and keep projects moving in challenging site environments. Key Responsibilities - Lead and supervise drainage crews on site - Carry out hands-on drainage and water infrastructure works - Ensure all works are completed safely and to specification - Coordinate daily site activities, plant, and materials - Read and interpret plans and service drawings - Maintain strong HSE standards and site compliance - Liaise with supervisors, project managers, and subcontractors - Ensure projects are delivered efficiently and on schedule Qualifications & Experience - Proven experience in drainage and civil infrastructure projects - Previous experience in a Foreman or Leading Hand role - Connexis Level 4 Water qualification essential - Strong understanding of drainage and water reticulation systems - Ability to lead crews while remaining hands-on on site - Strong communication and leadership skills - Full NZ driver licence About my client - Salary package of $110,000 plus vehicle - Long-term stable workload with strong project pipeline - Supportive and well-established team environment - Opportunity to work on a variety of civil infrastructure projects - Career progression within a growing business About My Client My client is a well-established civil contractor with a strong reputation for delivering quality infrastructure projects across New Zealand. They have a strong forward workload and are known for their practical leadership team, supportive culture, and consistent pipeline of work. What you need to do now If you have further questions about the role or would like a confidential discussion, call me on 0277776656 or email denver@franklinsmithgroup.co.nz Candidates must have the right to live and work in NZ. As part of the recruitment process, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening.
Trademe · HR
Trademe · HR
