Building Foreman

About Us:

Sanderson Group is a premium property developer specialising in high-quality residential, commercial, and retirement projects. As a family-owned business, we are committed to setting the benchmark for beautifully designed, luxury properties and sophisticated and thoughtfully designed built environments.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Building Foreman to join our team on a large-scale development project. Initially, this role will involve hands-on carpentry work to assist in delivering key stages of construction. As the project progresses, the role will transition into a leadership position, overseeing a crew of approximately six builders to ensure quality workmanship, productivity, and safety standards are maintained on site.

This is a full-time position based at The Pitau site in Mount Maunganui.

Key Responsibilities:

Carpentry & Site Work (initial phase):

• Carry out high-quality carpentry work in line with project plans and specifications.
• Support the completion of structural framing, fit-out, and finishing tasks.
• Work collaboratively with the site team to meet project milestones.

Leadership & Supervision (as role transitions):

• Lead, co-ordinate, and supervise a crew.
• Allocate daily tasks and monitor progress to ensure targets are achieved.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure all work meets company and industry standards.
• Work closely with the Site Manager and other subcontractors to maintain workflow and communication across trades.
• Uphold strong site safety standards, ensuring compliance with company HSE policies.
• Support training, mentoring, and development of team members.

About You:

• Qualified Carpenter (NZ Trade Certificate or equivalent).
• Proven experience in commercial construction.
• Strong practical carpentry skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience (preferred).
• Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Sound understanding of site safety requirements and best practices.
• Full NZ driver's licence.

How to Apply:

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