Lead the way on a major Pacific infrastructure project. McConnell Dowell is looking for an experienced Drainage Supervisor to join our team on the Fanga’uta Lagoon Crossing Project in Tonga.
This is a great opportunity to take a hands-on leadership role on a significant infrastructure project, coordinating drainage construction activities, leading site crews and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
This is a fixed-term opportunity through to the anticipated completion of the project in December 2028, working on an 8 weeks on / 2 weeks off roster.
About the Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and supervision of drainage construction activities on site.
You'll lead and motivate the workforce, organise labour and equipment, coordinate materials and resources, and keep work progressing in line with project schedules and specifications. You'll also play an important role in maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and environmental standards across all activities.
Key Responsibilities
You'll be a practical, hands-on construction leader with experience supervising drainage or civil construction activities. You're confident managing crews, coordinating site resources and keeping work moving while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
You'll ideally bring:
Great people don’t always come with a checklist. If you bring energy, initiative, and a willingness to learn we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction
For over 60 years, McConnell Dowell has been delivering complex infrastructure across New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific and Southeast Asia. Our purpose is Providing a Better Life by creating infrastructure that connects, supports and sustains communities and by providing career opportunities that help our people thrive.
Why Join Us?
Work on projects that leave a legacy in communities across Aotearoa.
Learn from some of the best minds in the infrastructure sector.
Be part of a collaborative, inclusive team culture where your ideas matter.
At McConnell Dowell, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply.
So join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!
Please note: All successful applicants must have valid work rights for New Zealand and/or the Pacific Islands and pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.
This is a great opportunity to take a hands-on leadership role on a significant infrastructure project, coordinating drainage construction activities, leading site crews and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
This is a fixed-term opportunity through to the anticipated completion of the project in December 2028, working on an 8 weeks on / 2 weeks off roster.
About the Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and supervision of drainage construction activities on site.
You'll lead and motivate the workforce, organise labour and equipment, coordinate materials and resources, and keep work progressing in line with project schedules and specifications. You'll also play an important role in maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and environmental standards across all activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily drainage construction activities in line with project schedules and specifications.
- Lead, direct and motivate site crews to achieve planned work targets.
- Coordinate labour, plant, equipment and materials to ensure resources are used effectively.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with project quality and environmental requirements.
- Identify hazards, assess risks and ensure appropriate controls and JSEAs are in place before work begins.
- Monitor construction progress and raise any issues that may affect programme, cost or project delivery.
- Ensure workers are appropriately inducted, trained and competent to carry out their roles.
- Maintain accurate daily diaries, site records and performance reporting.
- Communicate regularly with project management and provide updates on progress, issues and potential variations.
You'll be a practical, hands-on construction leader with experience supervising drainage or civil construction activities. You're confident managing crews, coordinating site resources and keeping work moving while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
You'll ideally bring:
- A relevant trade or construction qualification.
- At least five years' experience in a role relevant to civil construction projects.
- Previous experience supervising drainage or civil infrastructure works.
- A sound understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
- Proven ability to lead, direct and manage diverse site teams.
- Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
- The energy and drive to work in a busy project environment and deliver results.
Great people don’t always come with a checklist. If you bring energy, initiative, and a willingness to learn we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction
For over 60 years, McConnell Dowell has been delivering complex infrastructure across New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific and Southeast Asia. Our purpose is Providing a Better Life by creating infrastructure that connects, supports and sustains communities and by providing career opportunities that help our people thrive.
Why Join Us?
Work on projects that leave a legacy in communities across Aotearoa.
Learn from some of the best minds in the infrastructure sector.
Be part of a collaborative, inclusive team culture where your ideas matter.
At McConnell Dowell, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply.
So join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!
Please note: All successful applicants must have valid work rights for New Zealand and/or the Pacific Islands and pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.