Job Description

About the Company

We are partnering with a well-established contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across New Zealand. With a strong reputation for quality delivery, safety, and long-term client relationships, the business continues to secure a healthy pipeline of work across water, energy, and structural infrastructure projects.

Known for its collaborative culture and hands-on leadership team, this is a business where people are trusted, supported, and given genuine opportunities to grow their careers while delivering projects that make a lasting impact.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a proven track record delivering complex infrastructure projects across structural and Three Waters environments. This includes bridges, tunnels, major civil structures, and drinking water projects.

This role is suited to a technically strong and commercially astute leader who enjoys taking ownership of project delivery and working across multidisciplinary teams. You will play a key role in driving successful outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects while mentoring and supporting the wider delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the self-perform delivery of water, energy, civil and structural infrastructure projects

• Take ownership of project delivery, programme management and cost control

• Develop and execute construction methodologies and delivery strategies

• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Engineers and Supervisors

• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, site resources and project teams

• Drive commercial performance, including forecasting, variations and financial reporting

• Ensure projects are delivered safely and in accordance with quality and environmental requirements

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders

• Identify and manage project risks while ensuring successful project outcomes

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally bring:

• Proven experience operating at Senior Project Manager level within civil infrastructure

• Strong background delivering water, energy, civil and structural projects

• Experience managing complex, high-risk projects and multidisciplinary teams

• Excellent understanding of construction methodologies, programme management and project controls

• Strong commercial acumen and financial management capability

• A confident leadership style with the ability to influence and develop others

• Relevant civil engineering or construction qualification preferred

• Previous New Zealand civil construction experience is essential

What's on Offer

• Competitive senior salary package

• Exposure to a diverse pipeline of water, energy and structural infrastructure projects

• The autonomy and trust to lead complex projects and drive outcomes

• Long-term career opportunities within a growing and well-respected contractor

• A supportive, high-performing culture that values collaboration and accountability

• The opportunity to work on projects that will have a lasting impact on communities across New Zealand