Civil Site Supervisor - Slope stabilisation and geotechnical construction

Accredited employerSilverdale, Auckland, NZFull-timePosted 3 weeks ago

Job Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Groundfix Limited started in 2013 and is a New Zealand-owned and operated, national award-winning Ground Engineering and Slope Stabilisation contractor, with projects throughout the country.

We have an open and straightforward approach, ensuring that everyone understands what’s required to deliver projects from start to finish. We bring all the team's experience to the table, along with our investment in modern, specialised equipment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is suited to an experienced Site Supervisor and/or Foreman who can lead teams on-site, mentor junior site staff, coordinate day-to-day operations, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

You’ll work across a variety of civil construction projects, supporting crews in a hands-on leadership capacity while mentoring team members and maintaining strong site performance.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Mentoring and supervising site teams

Arranging, directing, and monitoring on-site construction activities

Planning and programming project works

Organising materials, plant, and subcontractors

Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to specification

Maintaining high Health & Safety and Quality standards

Completion of site paperwork to a high standard

Liaising with project managers, clients, and subcontractors

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Experience in a site based and hands-on supervisor role, on various slope stabilisation, rockfall protection, retaining, piling or other geotechnical civil construction projects that include:

A minimum of 3-years supervising and coordinating crews

Ability to lead teams and maintain positive site culture

Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements

Reading and interpreting construction drawings and plans

Planning daily site activities and managing forward workflows to minimise delays

Training and mentorship of junior site staff in basic site operations

PREFERRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL

Experience in the following will be highly advantageous, but is not essential.

Retaining and lateral support works including piling, ground anchoring, shotcrete and retaining wall construction.

Slope stabilisation works including soil nailing, meshing, scaling, shotcrete and bored drains.

Rockfall protection works including rock bolting, meshing and the construction of rockfall barriers / attenuators.

Specialist grouting works including pressure grouting, TAM, grout curtains and void filling.

Foundation and seismic upgrade works including piling, anchoring, underpinning and micro piling

Restricted access works including rope access, working at height (fall restraint or EWP), confined space or tunnel / mining operations.

IRATA, EWP, WTR, Forklift, or other relevant trade certificates would be advantageous but not essential.

BENEFITS

Work with an ambitious team on exciting projects

Yearly medicals

Opportunity for development

Successful applicants must have a full clean Driver's Licence and will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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