Mills Recruitment
Civil Foreman
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Cromwell, New Zealand
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
5 October 2026
What they need
Are you an experienced Civil Foreman looking for your next move?
We are recruiting on behalf of an established and growing Central Otago civil contractor with a strong pipeline of projects across Queenstown, Wānaka, Cromwell and the wider Central Otago region.
We're looking for an experienced Civil Foreman who can take ownership on site, lead from the front and work alongside a skilled team to deliver civil projects to a high standard.
The Role As Civil Foreman, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of works on site, coordinating your crew and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and coordinating civil crews on site
- Planning daily works, labour, plant and equipment
- Supervising earthworks and general civil construction activities
- Reading and working from plans and specifications
- Coordinating with Project Managers, subcontractors and other site teams
- Monitoring progress and helping keep projects on programme
- Ensuring workmanship meets required quality standards
- Identifying and resolving site issues as they arise
- Maintaining high health and safety standards
- Completing relevant site documentation
- Mentoring junior staff and helping develop the wider team
- Being hands-on and working alongside the crew when required
About You We're looking for someone who brings solid civil construction experience and is comfortable taking responsibility for a crew and the work happening on site.
Ideally, you'll have:
- Previous experience as a Civil Foreman, Leading Hand or experienced senior civil worker
- Strong practical civil construction knowledge
- Experience across earthworks, roading, subdivisions, drainage and general civil works
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a crew
- Good understanding of plans, levels and site specifications
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- High standards of workmanship
- A practical, hands-on approach to leadership
- A strong commitment to health and safety
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude
- Full Class 1 driver's licence
- Additional licences and machinery endorsements would be an advantage
What's On Offer? This is an opportunity to join a company that values its staff and has plenty of work ahead.
You'll receive:
- Competitive pay based on your experience
- Stable, long-term employment
- Strong pipeline of upcoming projects
- Interesting and varied civil work
- Projects throughout Queenstown, Wānaka, Cromwell and Central Otago
- A highly experienced and supportive team
- Opportunities to further develop your skills and career
- A company that recognises and rewards hard work
- Strong focus on health, safety and wellbeing
- The chance to live and work in one of New Zealand's best regions
If you're a Civil Foreman who takes pride in delivering quality work, enjoys leading a good crew and wants to be part of a team with plenty of work ahead, we'd like to hear from you.
Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
Apply today or contact Kelly 0220798206 at Mills Recruitment for a confidential discussion about the role.
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