Civil Foreman / Drainage Supervisor

Whangārei | Civil Infrastructure & Drainage

$100,000–$115,000 + vehicle | Relocation assistance considered

Know drainage. Lead from the front. Take ownership of the work.

Lead two civil drainage crews delivering wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects.
Take ownership of daily site delivery, productivity, quality and safety.
Competitive package, vehicle and potential relocation support for the right person.

Ready to Take the Lead?

Are you an experienced drainlayer who knows how to get the job done, lead a crew and keep work moving?

We're looking for a hands-on Civil Foreman / Drainage Supervisor to take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of civil drainage works across Whangārei and the surrounding area.

You'll oversee two crews of approximately 6–10 operational staff, coordinating active sites alongside reactive works. You'll be trusted to plan ahead, allocate resources, maintain productivity and ensure work is completed safely and to a consistently high standard.

This is a field-based role for someone who understands the work, leads by example and can make sound decisions on site without needing constant direction.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading, supporting and coordinating crews across multiple sites.
Planning daily work and allocating labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
Overseeing wastewater and stormwater renewals, pipe replacements, manhole construction, excavation and reinstatement.
Maintaining high standards of health and safety, workmanship and quality.
Monitoring productivity, hours, plant use and progress, addressing issues before they affect delivery.
Ensuring site records, job sheets, photos, testing records and as-built information are completed accurately.
Identifying delays, defects and potential variations early, working with management to resolve issues and control costs.
Communicating professionally with clients, residents, subcontractors and the wider team.

Requirements

What You'll Bring

A current New Zealand Certifying Drainlayer qualification.
Strong hands-on experience in civil drainage, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.
Proven experience supervising crews and coordinating work across multiple sites.
Practical knowledge of line, level and grade, excavation, trench support, dewatering, testing and reinstatement.
The ability to plan ahead, keep crews productive and maintain consistent work standards.
A practical leadership style, sound judgement and confidence making decisions in the field.
A strong focus on health and safety, site documentation and quality.
A current driver's licence and relevant plant, site-safety and other required competencies.

Experience working on council infrastructure contracts would be an advantage.

Benefits

What's on Offer?

$100,000–$115,000 per annum, plus vehicle, depending on qualifications and experience.
Overtime arrangements and the overall package can be discussed with suitable candidates.
Relocation assistance may be available for the right person.
A genuine opportunity to take ownership of civil crews and influence day-to-day performance.
An established workload, with support from an experienced management team.
A nationwide business that invests in equipment, technology and better ways of delivering critical infrastructure work.

Interested?

If you're an experienced drainlayer ready to lead from the front, take responsibility for your crews and deliver quality work without constant oversight, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply with your CV or contact Linda Budd at Dynamic Personnel on 09 434 4333 for a confidential discussion.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.