Downer

Foreperson - Water Projects

Downer  •  Richmond, NZ (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

As our Foreperson for Water Projects, you’re the one on the ground making it happen. You’ll lead from the front, running crews across capital works, renewals and maintenance on 3 Waters networks.

You’ll plan the work, line up the gear, and keep jobs moving without the usual headaches. From pipelines and manholes through to pumps and structures, you’ll be hands-on while keeping an eye on the bigger picture, programme, budget and delivery.

You’ll work closely with supervisors, engineers and contractors, keeping communication tight and standards high. When things get tricky, you don’t wait you step in, sort it, and keep the job moving.

Mōu koe | About You

  • Solid civil construction background—3 Waters experience is a big plus
  • Proven ability to lead a crew and get results on site
  • Confident planning jobs, organising resources and hitting deadlines
  • Strong safety mindset—confined space, heights & traffic management experience preferred
  • Comfortable using tablets/systems for plans, reporting and as-builts
  • Class 1 licence minimum (Class 2 a bonus)
  • Reliable, practical and not afraid to get your hands dirty

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today’s critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, gas, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.

Our people are at the heart of our success. Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online via the advertisement, email applications will not be accepted.

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About Downer

Enabling communities to thrive.

It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
North Ryde, AU
Year Founded
1933
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