Supervisor Surfacing

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer: Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more! Have a look at our other great benefits here! Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity An outstanding opportunity now exists to join the team in Wellington working as the Surfacing (Hand Paving) Supervisor. As the Supervisor, you will assist in the management of specific operations in the department, aiding the delivery of contract requirements, optimisation of resource use and achieving target results. With your proven experience running a range of roading projects, you'll provide leadership to our Porirua, Wellington based crews. As our Surfacing (Hand Paving) Supervisor, you will need to plan, organise, direct and control the activities and operations of chip seal surfacing across the region. This will include the management and supervision our sealing crew to ensure optimal resource management. You will also be: Working with Foreman to upskill crew in various roles Undertaking treatment selections and calculation of application rates Organising stock and reconciliation Auditing, inspecting and ensuring a strong health and safety culture is maintained Ensuring work is completed to a high standard and all targets (productivity, quality, and safety) are met Working with the Delivery Manager to programme and execute the current and future workload. Financial tracking of the actual cost vs the Target Cost Estimate. Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills You’ll need to have proven previous experience in supervisory/foreperson role preferably within the Civil Engineering Industry and have a strong health & safety focus. You will also bring: Knowledge of Asphalt and Sealing specifications and procedures & experienced in the use of Asphaltic Concrete, Bitumen or Emulsions advantageous Technical experience in treatment selection, application rates and site-specific adjustments. Practical Experience with Asphalt Paving and Chip Sealing The ability to drive projects and complete within specified time frames A high standard of workmanship The ability to influence with demonstrated leadership behaviours that empower others Strong problem solving skills A full drivers licence (Class 1) WTR Endorcement and Class 2 would be advantageous Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here! Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 735451 Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities. At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.