Drainage Foreman

7 days ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Isaac Group Full time

**About the role**:We have an awesome opportunity for an experienced **Drainage Foreman** to join our team based in **Christchurch**. You will be responsible for planning, delivering a variety of projects across Canterbury, leading safely, on time & within budget, engaging, directing and developing a team (up to 5)

**You will be responsible for**:

- Leading from the front, increasing your team's productivity while ensuring high quality of works.
- Great people management with an open communication style.
- Mentor & support the training and development of your team.

**What you bring to the role**:

- A minimum of 5 years of drainage or water installation & experience in public works is essential.
- A clean license with a minimum of class 2 and WTR endorsements. Class 4 would be an advantage.
- Can-do attitude, willingness to learn, and an ability to work with others is required.
- Being a leader in safe working practices is mandatory.
- An ability to work away from home at times would be beneficial.
- Experience in other fields of civil construction work; roading, earthworks or structural work would be an advantage.

**In Return, We Offer**: Joining the Isaac Construction family means securing your place in a vibrant and supportive work environment. Your commitment will be rewarded with:

- **Stability**: A full-time role (40 hours/week minimum guaranteed) that ensures consistency in your professional journey.
- **Growth**: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to keep you at the top of your game.
- **Compensation**: A competitive remuneration package that reflects your skills and dedication.
- **Wellness**: Medical insurance coverage, emblematic of our commitment to your well-being.

**Why Choose Us?** In 1950 Isaac Construction was founded by two passionate conservationists - Sir Neil and Lady Diana Isaac. Their legacy has left us with a unique ownership model as far as we know, we are the only civil construction company in the world that is owned by a conservation and wildlife trust

Today, Isaac Construction is part of the Isaac Group, with a long and proud history of providing quality construction products and services throughout the South Island. Our teams deliver high-quality, on-time, and on-budget solutions for a wide range of construction needs, small and large, simple and complex. The desire to do great work in a way that supports the environment and the wildlife within it inspired Isaac Construction at its inception and continues to fuel us to this day.

**Closing date: 2024**

**Please note that this opportunity is open exclusively to individuals with the right to live and work in New Zealand.


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