Foreperson | Civil Construction

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Fulton Hogan is seeking a Rotorua based Foreperson to lead an on site crew delivering drainage, excavation and general civil works on time, on budget, with a strong safety focus. The right candidate brings solid drainage and excavation experience, or roading and broader civil backgrounds, and a proven track record of coaching crews and coordinating plant, labour, subcontractors and suppliers. You’ll need at least five years in civil construction, demonstrated leadership, a current Class 1 licence (Class 2 and 4 preferred), WTR endorsements and plant experience. Benefits include a company vehicle, KiwiSaver, fuel card, parental leave top up, scholarships and ongoing training. Prepare a tailored resume that shows leadership impact, safety outcomes and delivery results, and expect a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

Job Description

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.  

The opportunity

Based in Rotorua, this Foreperson role will see you leading an operational crew to deliver a wide range of civil construction works safely on time and on budget.

We’re looking for someone with a broad skill set – ideally, you’ll bring solid drainage and excavation experience, but we’re also very interested in people with roading and general civil construction backgrounds who are keen to grow and diversify their skills.

On any given day you could be involved in:

• Leading crews on drainage and excavation activities

• Coordinating excavations and general civil construction tasks

• Supporting roading and associated civil works as required

• Organising plant, labour, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure work is completed to a high standard

Your leadership will help create a work environment where safety, quality and productivity come first.

In addition to the above you will:

• Ensure your team adheres to all health and safety policies and procedures

• Maximise your team’s daily productivity and ensure quality of works

• Support the training, mentoring and development of your

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• Company vehicle provided in this position

• KiwiSaver employer contributions

• Fuel discount card

• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support

• Family scholarships

• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities

• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers

• Medical insurance (eligibility period applies)

• Life insurance

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities, they need to succeed and grow with us. 

We’re looking for someone with:

• At least 5 years’ experience in civil construction

• Experience leading teams

• Minimum full current class 1 licence, preferable Class 2 & 4

• WTR endorsements and experience operating plant

• Proven experience in supervising and leading a crews

Creating, Connecting and caring for the community 

Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills, and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.

Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan  and make an application to join our growing industry. 

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All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.