Concrete Foreman

**ABOUT VENTIA**

Ventia is one of New Zealand’s leading infrastructure services companies. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely, and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?**
- Time and a half after 45 hours
- Stable, full-time, permanent employment (40 hours guaranteed, secured job)
- Modern state-of-the-art plant and equipment.
- Experience career progression and development through training opportunities
- Full PPE provided.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

This is a senior role that requires the person to demonstrate leadership and provide technical assistance and best practices for utility construction focusing on concrete works. The Foreman will act as the technical first-line support for day-to-day issues that arise in the field. The Foreman is also a working member of the team and is expected to undertake this as well as perform the role of a crewmember within their area of expertise. If the business needs to require it, this role is expected to carry out other general foreman duties from time to time outside the specialized scope of their expertise.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Overseeing all activities pertaining to concrete preparation, placement, installation, finishing, and curing.
- Dividing concrete construction projects into different stages and evaluating how much labour and materials are required for each stage.
- Complete road maintenance tasks including but not limited to minor drainage work, road rehabilitation, dig-out repairs, asphalt,
- Consulting blueprints, drawings, and plans to ensure that concrete structures are accurately placed and installed.
- Delegating tasks to concrete laborers and providing overall guidance.
- Ensuring that formwork and shoring are erected, supported, and dismantled based on engineering designs and drawings.
- Inspecting concrete after the formwork and shoring have been removed and instructing concrete laborers on how to correct defects and concrete roughness.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS**
- 2-3 years of proven concrete Foreman work experience in road or civil construction.
- STMS qualifications (L1, or L2/3) are a definite advantage.
- Minimum class 1 license (Class 2 would be an advantage)
- Experience with formwork and placing and finishing concrete.
- Be physically fit and enjoy working outdoors.

**HOW TO APPLY**

**DIVERSITY**

Diversity Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.