angle-right Job no: 585084
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Queenstown
Categories: Engineering (All disciplines), Trades, Maintenance, Construction, Civil Engineering

Downer has been designing, building and sustaining New Zealand's infrastructure for over a century and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

With over 10,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand's biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

About us

At Downer, our purpose is to create and sustain the modern environment. From our roads, to our rail, ports, and airports, our Transport Services business unit is responsible for keeping New Zealand moving.

We are big picture people, operating a under a model that pushes beyond the here and now. We design, build, and sustain the projects we work on, whilst also developing innovative solutions to the world's leading issues around sustainability, where we are recognised as global leaders.

We remain at the forefront of our industry by employing the best people and having the courage to challenge the status quo. Our people are experts in their fields, influencing and shaping our future. This is an exciting opportunity for you to make a real difference by joining us as we continue to build a better tomorrow for generations to come.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Supervisor to join our high-performing team in Queenstown. As a Construction Supervisor, your days will be busy managing and supervising construction activity. This 'hands on' role will require you to provide leadership to your crew by planning, offering clear direction and monitoring activities whilst working alongside the team in the field. You will also:

• Be responsible to ensure all work is completed to the satisfaction of our customers
• Ensure that all Zero Harm and production targets are met
• Provide clear records and reports on all activities undertaken by Downer staff and subcontractors
• Offer coaching and training to your crew to grow their capabilities

This is a permanent, full time position, primarily working Monday - Friday however flexibility to pick up occasional night shifts, weekend work and on-call shifts may be required.

About you

To be successful in this challenging and exciting role, you will have proven management/ supervisory experience, where you have been accountable for a team and delivered on projects successfully. You will also bring with you the following:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills demonstrated through initiative use
• Advanced planning and organizational skills
• Ability to drive projects through to completion within time, budget, quality standards, and customer satisfaction
• Demonstrated of leadership behaviours that empower others and achieved desired results
• A Class 4/5 Drivers Licence with WTR endorsements preferable Previous experience supervising Civil projects, including road maintenance projects desired

Perks & Benefits

Working for a progressive and reliable organisation, you will be offered a competitive remuneration package, a vehicle package, the tools of trade required to deliver the excellence we are known for, modern gear and machinery, and a whole lot of extras such as merch, clothing, boots, PPE, over time and meal allowances, as well as guaranteed hours even if we are rained out.

We pride ourselves on our socially responsible, inclusive, and diverse culture, that includes a Zero Harm tolerance.

You will receive ongoing mentoring, training, and development opportunities to ensure your knowledge and skills continue to be industry leading and your career opportunities limitless in an organisation the size of ours.

And because we are all about relationships creating success, we offer our people a comprehensive employee benefits package through our partners. You will receive extensive discounts and perks across a huge number of sought-after multinational brands, think: banking, gyms, insurance, retailers, technology, vehicles, automotive, healthcare, childcare, homeware, dental care, travel, accommodation, and plenty more!

You will love being a part of the Downer lifestyle, come and see for yourself why we are the crème de la crème of employers as we continue to build our future! Literally.

How to bring your Difference to Downer

If you are interested in the work that we are doing to make New Zealand better and want to take your career to the future with us, then we want to hear from you.

Hit the Apply Now button to fill out an application form and upload your CV.

If you would like to learn more about us, the work that we are doing, and the difference we are making to the communities we work in then head to our website to find out more https://www.downergroup.com/case-studies

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment drug test and medical.

Advertised: 08 Nov 2021 New Zealand Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Dec 2021 New Zealand Daylight Time