Site Foreman

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Maycroft Construction Full time
Close Date

  • Employment Type
Permanent full-time

  • Region
  • Wellington Region
About Maycroft


Maycroft Construction has been in business for nearly seven decades and has established a reputation as a leading construction company across the central and lower North Island.

We are proudly employee-owned and have a purpose to build trust through great buildings, great people, and great relationships.


We are dedicated to building an enduring and sustainable company that creates lasting value for our customers, community, and team.

We exceed customer expectations through high-quality work and innovative solutions, while making a positive impact in our community.

About the role


We are currently recruiting for a Site Foreman to take responsibility and be accountable for the performance of the construction process, ensuring that the project quality, time and cost objectives are met.

The role will involve leading and supporting our team across the whole company. This will involve understanding the overall business, and assisting in developing, implementing and positively reinforcing brand standards.

You will do this by:

  • Ensuring effective Health & Safety risk management and audit processes are followed throughout the operations, and that effective training is given on site where needed
  • Ensuring profitability by bringing in projects on time and on budget with zero defects and minimised errors or rework
  • Establishing site in accordance with project plan
  • Monitoring and take action to effectively control and minimise costs and advise management on cost efficiencies re material, manpower and equipment needs by working closely with QS
  • Managing the labour required to complete the project within the allotted programme and within budget
  • Working with Project Manager and or Site Manager to maintain updated and accurate construction programmes (where applicable)
  • Supervising the site to ensure smooth running of the project. In some instances, this will include the supervision of direct labour, contract labour and subcontractors
  • Ensuring all paperwork and management systems are in place and operating smoothly
  • Ensuring contract variations are carried out efficiently
  • Liaising closely with Project Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager to provide quality information in a timely manner
  • Maintaining company confidentiality and commercial sensitivity
  • Reviewing completion / defects list with PM.
A background in residential construction is preferred.

What you will bring

  • Industryleading training and development
  • Long term job security and career prospects
  • Team benefits package
  • Unique team leadership model
  • Supportive and positive leadership
  • New Zealand wide connections
What's in it for you?

Maycroft offers competitive salaries, a benefits package including a range of insurances, career development and supportive and positive leadership.

We will provide you with the tools and support to thrive, while ensuring you maintain good health and have a healthy work-life balance.

We also support you to growyour personal and career development through on-the-job learning, trainingcourses, and study opportunities.

Our Values

Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day.

Maycroft values are:
‍- Integrity - We act in an honest and upfront way.- Responsibility - We take ownership for ourselves and for any decisions we make- Respect - We always act in a manner that is dignified and gracious- Support - We help others both in general and particularly in times of need

join us




There are some pre-employment activities that will need to be undertaken to ensure that we are supporting you in your health and wellness journey, and these include a pre-employment drug screen, medical, ACC and criminal history checks if successful.


We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to Maycroft.


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