_{23rd July, 2025}

UP Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading civil construction firm in Christchurch to assist with the hiring of a Senior Project Manager.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• $140K - $180K base salary depending on experience
• Company vehicle provided
• Kiwisaver contributions
• Life insurance and medical insurance
• Structured career and training pathway
• Very stable business with solid pipeline of projects
• Work in a place where you're more than just a number
• Great work culture

THE ROLE:

• End to end delivery of civil construction projects from $10M - $60M in value
• Projects include highways, roading / roundabout upgrades, utilities and 3 waters
• Act as Contractors Representative - maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Oversee site based teams and sub-contractors with a focus on physical delivery
• Prepare and track construction programmes, sequencing of works, and resource schedules
• Review and interpret design drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Attend site meetings and provide progress updates, addressing issues proactively.

REQUIREMENTS?

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or similar (NZCE, BE, or equivalent).
• 6 - 10+ years’ experience in civil construction or infrastructure delivery, with a focus on roading and 3 Waters.
• Proven site engineering, programming, and subcontractor coordination skills.
• Must be a strong communicator both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Valid NZ working rights/visa or residency/citizenship

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV asap - Dennis@uprecruitment.co.nz

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