Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready® lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact—one project and community at a time.

Construction Manager

Our Gisborne team is looking for an experienced Construction Manager to lead the delivery of civil and structures projects across the region. This role is suited to someone who thrives on site‑based delivery, strong client relationships, and providing technical and commercial leadership throughout the construction phase.

You’ll take a lead role during construction, acting as Engineer’s Representative and supporting project teams to deliver safe, high‑quality outcomes. Working closely with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders, you’ll ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget and quality expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as Engineer’s Representative and/or Site Engineer during construction phases
• Managing civil and transportation projects from construction through to completion
• Preparing contract documentation, evaluating tenders, and administering contracts (NZS3910)
• Managing project controls including programme, cost, risk, variations and reporting
• Providing financial oversight including forecasting and budget tracking
• Supporting and mentoring project managers and wider civil teams
• Building strong, trusted relationships with clients, contractors and local authorities

About you

• Significant construction and contract management experience, with a strong understanding of New Zealand civil infrastructure delivery
• Ideally, 10+ years’ experience in construction and contract management
• Strong knowledge of NZS3910 and civil construction practices
• Experience across civil, transport, bridges and/or structures projects
• Sound financial and commercial acumen
• Confidence managing programmes, risks, variations and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative, solutions‑focused approach and strong client focus

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

We will review applications as they come in, so if this opportunity sounds like you, don’t wait to apply!

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