Plant & Equipment Manager

4 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Graham Consulting Christchurch Full time NZ$100,000 - NZ$150,000 per year
  • Drive equipment utilisation across major construction projects
  • Use your construction know-how in a strategic planning role
  • Competitive salary

Our client is a long-standing national construction and manufacturing organisation known for delivering large-scale commercial and industrial projects across New Zealand. They're looking for a Plant & Equipment Manager who knows the realities of a construction site and understands how plant and machinery keep projects moving. The successful candidate is someone who understands how sites operate, and can confidently coordinate with Project Managers, Site Managers, and plant teams to keep equipment working efficiently across multiple projects.

About the Role

  • Coordinate and plan the use of plant, machinery, and equipment across multiple construction sites
  • Forecast upcoming project needs to ensure the right machinery is onsite at the right time
  • Maximise utilisation of equipment by reducing downtime
  • Work closely with Site Managers, Project Managers, and the plant logistics team to align planning and resourcing
  • Monitor equipment movements and ensure machinery transitions smoothly between sites
  • Support project delivery by ensuring sites are fully prepared before equipment arrives
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in resource and equipment planning
  • Use your construction knowledge to advise on what equipment is needed for specific tasks or project phases

What You'll Bring

  • Strong understanding of construction operations
  • Experience coordinating plant, equipment, or site resources
  • Ability to forecast project needs and plan equipment movements
  • Confident communicator who can work with multiple Project Managers, Site Managers, and plant teams
  • A practical mindset and a proactive approach to improving equipment utilisation
  • Experience in commercial or industrial construction (preferred)

If you have strong knowledge of construction and project management this could be the position for you Apply now or get in touch with Hannah Barclay,

Please note that all applications are reviewed but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions about your application, please feel free to call or email the consultant whose details are listed on the advertisement.

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