Job Description

The Fulton Hogan Life

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Foreman with strong structures and heavy civil experience to join our team in Gisborne / Hawke’s Bay. If you’re passionate about building critical infrastructure and leading crews on challenging projects, this could be the role for you.

We specialise in infrastructure construction with a strong focus on reinforced concrete, delivering projects such as bridges, wharves, water treatment plants, storage tanks, and pipelines.

As a working Foreman, you’ll be a key leader on site, combining hands-on expertise with practical leadership to keep work safe, on track, and to a high standard.

In addition to the above you will:

• Manage and coordinate daily activities of your structures crew and contractors on civil projects
• Ensure work completed from team is per the specifications and timeframes
• Monitor site safety, ensuring compliance with H&S standards
• Organise, allocate, and oversee use of equipment, tools, and materials.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and inspectors as required
• Conduct quality checks and ensure all workmanship meets required standards
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, incidents, and site progress
• Troubleshoot problems and resolve on-site issues promptly
• Drive development and encourage a positive work environment
• Report progress, issues, and needs to the Site Manager or Project Manager

We’re looking for someone with:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Foreman or Supervisory level
• At least 3 years' experience in heavy civil and structural areas including bridge building, retaining walls, piling, civil structures or commercial building utilising concrete, precast and structural steel
• Experience in water, pipelines would be highly favourable
• Holds a Class 1 with WTR Endorsement
• Able to develop teams and encourage a positive work environment
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Strong leadership and time management abilities

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• Company Vehicle
• KiwiSaver employer contributions
• Fuel discount card
• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support
• Family scholarships
• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers
• Medical insurance “an eligibility period applies”
• Life insurance

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.

Creating, Connecting and caring for the community

Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.

Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan and make an application to join our growing industry.