Branch Manager

Role overview

A leading civil contractor is hiring a Branch Manager to take charge of its South Island, New Zealand operation. This permanent position involves full responsibility for a branch with around $20 million in turnover and oversight of maintenance contracts, subdivision projects, quarry activity, and chip plant work.

What you will do

• Lead day-to-day operations and provide direction for the South Canterbury branch.
• Improve performance across maintenance, civil works, quarrying, and chip sealing/plant operations.
• Build productive working relationships with clients, local councils, consultants, and other key stakeholders.
• Manage project delivery so safety, quality, schedule, and financial targets are consistently met.
• Handle tendering and estimating to help win upcoming work.
• Take ownership of branch budgets, forecasting, profitability, and overall financial results.
• Support, coach, and develop team members while promoting a positive and high-performing workplace.
• Ensure the branch meets health, safety, environmental, and quality obligations.
• Spot and pursue opportunities to grow the business in the region.

What we are looking for

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a closely related field.
• Solid leadership background in civil construction, roading, infrastructure, or maintenance.
• Strong grasp of operational leadership, estimating, commercial outcomes, and project delivery.
• Proven ability to create and maintain long-term client partnerships.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and developing people.
• Strong commercial judgement with accountability for budgets and profit and loss performance.

Package and opportunity

• Salary of $170,000 to $190,000, plus a company vehicle, with flexibility based on experience.
• A senior leadership position with complete branch accountability.
• The security of an established company with a strong market reputation and confirmed workload.
• A varied portfolio spanning maintenance, civil construction, subdivision works, quarry operations, and chip sealing.
• The chance to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to a respected regional business.

Additional information

This is a permanent full-time role based onsite in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Referral incentive: if you recommend someone and they are successfully placed, you may receive a $500 reward.

If you are interested, you may make contact to learn more about the role.