Role: Civil Foreperson
Location: Alexandra, Central Otago
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Mō te tūranga | About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Civil Foreperson to join our Central Otago team in Alexandra on a full-time, permanent basis.
In this role, you’ll lead a crew of 2 to 5 people to deliver good work safely, on time, to budget, and to a high standard. You’ll coordinate day-to-day site activity across people, plant, subcontractors and suppliers, while keeping quality, productivity and safety front of mind. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who leads from the front, backs their team, and knows how to keep things moving.
Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities
- Lead your crew to deliver safe, high-quality civil works on time and to budget.
- Coordinate labour, plant, subcontractors and suppliers across your work area.
- Maintain a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors and the public.
- Make sure work is completed efficiently and to the required plans and specifications.
- Complete site documentation including timesheets, job sheets, pre-starts, plant records, quality checklists and hazard IDs.
Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with
- At least 5 years’ civil construction experience, with proven experience leading site crews.
- A strong understanding of civil construction principles and how they apply on the ground.
- The ability to read and work from plans, and deliver to specification.
- A current Class 1 licence, plus WTR endorsement; Class 5 is an advantage or something you’re willing to work towards.
- Clear communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a strong focus on safety, quality and accountability.
He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits
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. You’ll have access to: • Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period. • KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%. • Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support. • Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities. • Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.
Ko wai mātou | About us
At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we build. It’s how we show up, how we treat each other, and how we get the job done. We’re a flat, friendly team that takes the work seriously, not ourselves. You’ll be backed to lead, trusted to make an impact, and supported to keep growing.
In Central Otago, you’ll join a local crew with the backing of a major contractor and a strong pipeline of work ahead. We’re proud of the role we play in creating, connecting and caring for communities, while finding better, more sustainable ways to deliver the infrastructure that matters.
All successful candidates will need to pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen before starting.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
If you’re ready to lead from the front and do good work with good people, apply now.
If this role is not quite the right fit, but you have civil construction or machine operating experience in Central Otago, we’d still like to hear from you. Let us know the kind of work you’re interested in, whether that’s labouring, kerbing, sealing or another foreperson opportunity.
