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You’ll have oversight across projects including input into tenders but predominantly focused on planning the delivery of our chipsealing works. You will help build capability within our teams and identify opportunities for continued growth.\nKey Responsibilities:\nLeading and supporting chipsealing operations across the Lower South including responsibility for managing our sealing crews and fleet of equipment.\n\nDrive safe, efficient and profitable delivery across our contracts\n\nOversee project planning, methodology, programmes, budgets and delivery\n\nBuilding strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders\n\nMonitor financial performance, forecasting, claims, risks and project outcomes\n\nIdentifying opportunities to improve performance and support sustainable business growth\n\nCoaching and developing our people, strengthening capability and succession across the team\n\nChampioning a strong Zero Harm culture and maintaining high standards across safety, quality and environmental performance\n\nNga pūkenga matua | Important Skills\nWe’re looking for an experienced leader with a strong understanding of civil construction and contracting. Ideally, you’ll bring specialist knowledge of chipsealing or surfacing operations and be comfortable leading across multiple teams, projects and locations.\nYou’ll also bring:\nProven leadership and people management experience within civil construction, maintenance or a similar contracting environment\n\nStrong project and operational management experience, ideally across the full lifecycle from tender through to delivery\n\nA tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field would be advantageous but not necessary. Strong relevant industry experience is essential.\n\nSound commercial understanding, including budgets, forecasting, cost control and contract performance\n\nA practical, solutions focused approach and the confidence to make decisions in a fast-moving operational environment\n\nKo te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here\nDowner is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:\nFree access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes\n\nCompetitive remuneration + company vehicle\n\nDiscounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!\n\n$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer\n\nGreat promotion and career development opportunities\n\nHave a look at our other great benefits here!\n\nMe pēhea ki te tono | How to apply\nIf this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 737921\nWe are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. 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