Civil Foreperson

Downer Group

  • New Plymouth, Taranaki
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Category: Frontline Trades and LabourJob Description:Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working hereDowner Is Committed To Delivering Excellence By Ensuring Our People Have The Environment And The Means To Be Successful. We OfferFree access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homesFull-time (40 hours) guaranteedInternal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to DownerTe kōwhiringa | The OpportunityIn this varied role, you will lead and motivate your crew to carry out civil construction works across the Taranaki region. Reporting to the project supervisor, you will be expected to be involved in but not limited toothe planning, organising and execution of civil construction activities such as bulk earthworks/ pavement construction / Concrete and kerb preparation /retaining structures. 3 waters experience been desirable.Duties Within Your Team IncludeWorking 'hands-on' to ensuring tasks are completed to the satisfaction of the customer, to a high quality and within program.Ensuring efficient use of materials, supplies and equipment managing resources effectively with the wider team.Providing and organising on-the-job development/training for the team and supporting general career development.Drive health and safety within daily project activities maintaining the Downer standard.We are a small and close-knit team and collaboration is key! During your down time, you will be required to help other work teams with their workload.Nga pūkenga matua | Important SkillsYou will have 5 years minimum experience Within The Civil Construction Industry, Ideally As a Foreperson Or Leading Hand. You'll Couple This WithA Full Class 2 Drivers Licence (essential) - WTR endorsements would be advantageousA focus and passion for keeping people and the environment safeThe ability to drive projects, managing relationships and activity to achieve targets (deadlines, costing, resourcing etc.)Must be self-motivated, energetic, proactive, and results-orientated with an ability to problem solve, plan, listen and make decisions.Ko wai mātou | Our OrganisationWant to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!Me pēhea ki te tono | How to applyIf this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application!We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.About Us: At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.About the Team: Downer's Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers' challenges, and for our communities.

Downer Group

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