Drainage Foreperson

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.  

Join us as a Drainage Foreperson in New Plymouth and come lead the REAL life!

We are looking for an experienced Drainage Foreperson to lead a team in delivering quality drainage projects safely, on schedule, and within budget. This role involves coordinating staff, plant, and subcontractors, ensuring all work meets project specifications and adheres to strict safety standards.

The successful candidate will promote a collaborative and productive site environment while overseeing drainage installations, inspections, and maintenance. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential, as you will be responsible for ensuring work is completed efficiently and to the highest standards.

In addition to the above you will:

• Compete all documentation required for the role including time sheets, daily job sheets, pre start inspections, plant usage sheets, quality checklists, hazard IDs 

• Hold pre-start meetings and make sure everyone understands the hazards and the plan to control them

• Ensure machinery and tools are only operated by those trained, competent and licensed to use

 Good Work equals Good Benefits

• 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:

• Minimum 5 years construction experience specifically in drainage/civil construction

• Current full Class 2 driver’s licence with WTR endorsements

• Drainlaying qualification

• Ability to operate an excavator to a high standard

• Staff supervision experience

• Sound knowledge of industry principles and their practical application

• Ability to interpret and deliver against construction plans and drawings

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

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.

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.