CB Civil and Drainage Ltd
Drainlayer
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
New Zealand
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
23 September 2026
What they need
We’re looking for an experienced Drainlayer to join our Tauranga team, working across a range of Civil and Drainage projects in the Bay of Plenty.
This role suits someone who takes pride in delivering quality work, can lead by example on site and understands the importance of safety, compliance and getting the job done right. At CB Civil, we don’t overcomplicate things, we back good people, expect high standards and work hard to deliver quality outcomes.
Your Key Impact
In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering three waters and deep drainage works across our Bay of Plenty projects. You’ll use your experience to lead a small drainage crew and ensure work is completed safely, accurately and to specification.
What you’ll be doing
- Installing sewer, stormwater and water reticulation pipelines across a range of deep drainage environments
- Reading drawings, setting out pipelines from survey pegs and using pipe lasers, laser levels and dumpy levels
- Working hands-on in the trench, including laying pipes, checking levels, backfilling, compaction and testing
- Installing concrete, PE and PVC pipelines, along with concrete manholes from set-out through to completion
- Leading a small drainage crew and ensuring work meets safety, environmental, quality and compliance requirements
What you’ll bring
Key requirements:
- Registered Drainlayer (or ability to gain certification through the PGDB)
- Proven experience across three waters, including sewer, stormwater drainage and water reticulation
- Strong deep drainage experience, including trench shields, dewatering and benching
- Ability to independently read drawings
- Hands-on experience installing pipelines and concrete manholes
- A practical, self-starting approach with the ability to lead a crew of three to four people
- Full NZ Class 1 Driver Licence
Preferred:
- Certified Drainlayer
- Class 2 Drivers Licence
- WTR Endorsements
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Competitive wage and benefits
- $1,000 Extraordinary Health & Wellness Benefit
- Training and development opportunities
- Career progression and development support
- Flat management structure – you’re more than a number
- A strong team environment with good people and good culture
About CB Civil
CB Civil is a self-performing civil engineering and construction company delivering infrastructure projects across Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty. We specialise in three waters, rail, structures and land development - with a hands-on team that takes pride in doing the job properly, safely and to a high standard
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