Posted 19 August, 2026
Civil Supervisor
Archway Recruitment
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 5b1cd91de4ace4eb
Job Description
Due to continued success in securing projects, this leading civil contractor are now seeking to add an additional Civil Supervisor to their Wellington team. In this Civil Supervisor role, you'll be responsible for leading site operations, delivering civil projects safely, to programme and specification. Your day to day responsibilities will include managing crews, subcontractors and resources across subdivision, earthwork, roading, 3 waters and general infrastructure works. Key Responsibilities Supervise site activities, coordinating labour, plant, and subcontractors Drive programme delivery, track progress, and resolve issues Read plans and support work planning/sequencing Lead crews, toolbox talks, and pre-starts Health & Safety Enforce H&S standards, manage risks, and lead a safety-first culture Conduct inspections, audits, and incident reporting Maintain SSSPs and site compliance Quality Management Ensure work meets specs and quality standards Coordinate inspections and rectify defects Liaise with Project Managers and Site Engineers Maintain site records and reporting About You 5+ years' civil construction supervision experience Strong experience in earthworks, drainage, roading, subdivisions Proven people leadership and subcontractor management skills Strong planning, communication and problem-solving abilities Right to accept permanent employment in New Zealand essential Full NZ driver's licence Why Join High performing civil contractor with varied project pipeline Competitive package + career progression opportunities Talented and well resourced team #J-18808-Ljbffr