Surfacing Department Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Surfacing Department Manager to lead our surfacing team in Hawke's Bay. This role involves taking full ownership of the surfacing operations, managing pricing and execution for external projects, and ensuring top quality, safety, and financial performance throughout. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader able to build and guide a high-performing team, maintain client relations, and consistently deliver excellent results without unnecessary bureaucracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to the Surfacing Department, emphasizing a safety-first approach and clear health and safety expectations.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee surfacing work for primary clients and external customers across the Hawke's Bay region.
• Manage coordination of site crews, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to ensure timely, safe, and high-quality work delivery.
• Supervise project planning, resource allocation, reporting, claims management, and programme performance monitoring.
• Foster a team culture grounded in support, open communication, and delivering quality work right the first time.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a Diploma or Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or comparable qualifications.
• Possesses a Class 1 driver licence; WTR licence preferred.
• Has 3 to 5 years of experience in surfacing operations, including knowledge of programmes, plant, materials, and working on active roading projects.
• Brings at least 5 years of civil construction experience, including 2 years in a relevant management position.
• Demonstrates strong commercial, financial, and operational capabilities, with proven skills in leadership and prioritizing competing tasks.
• Exhibits a practical, proactive, and team-oriented leadership style prioritizing safety, respect, and quality workmanship.

Benefits

• Medical insurance available after an eligibility period.
• Life insurance provided from the first day of employment.
• Employer KiwiSaver contributions up to 7% upon reaching service milestones.
• Parental leave top-up payments and additional return-to-work support.
• Continuous training and development with clear pathways for advancement.
• Access to discounts from various retailers.

About Our Company

At our company, delivering quality work extends beyond projects to how we engage with colleagues, clients, and communities. Our culture is flat and friendly, driven by ideas rather than titles. We back our people, maintain human connections, and hold high standards where they matter most. Being part of our Hawke's Bay team means contributing honestly, taking responsibility, and actively pushing for progress in a dynamic company.