Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 months)
Our client is a well-established, family-owned construction company with a strong reputation across the South Island for delivering high-quality commercial builds. With decades of experience and a hands-on, values-driven approach to every project, they've built a name for reliability, craftsmanship, and strong client relationships. As they continue to grow, they're looking to add two experienced Site Managers to their team.
These are two distinct opportunities on separate projects: one leading a Commercial Interior Fit-Out project, and the other overseeing a Seismic Strengthening Commercial Construction project.
If you're a hands-on leader who takes pride in delivering quality work, maintaining strong site safety standards, and keeping projects on track, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Roles
Commercial Interiors Site Manager
You'll be responsible for managing an interior fit-out project from the fit-out phase through to completion and handover. With the project already established, you'll step in to lead the interior works, coordinating subcontractors, clients, and project teams to ensure the project is delivered safely, on schedule, and to a high standard.
Seismic Strengthening Commercial Site Manager
This role will oversee a seismic strengthening project on a commercial building, leading Phase One of the works with the potential for future stages to follow. You'll coordinate trades, manage programme delivery, ensure all compliance requirements are met, and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders throughout the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day site operations
- Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers
- Drive site health and safety compliance
- Monitor project programmes and timelines
- Maintain quality control standards
- Conduct site meetings and reporting
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget
- Proven experience as a Site Manager within commercial construction only
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Excellent planning and organisational abilities
- Sound knowledge of health and safety requirements
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Competitive salary package
- Supportive and experienced team environment
- The chance to work on landmark projects in Christchurch
Apply now with your CV, or contact Victoria for a confidential discussion about these opportunities on 027 303 5967 or victoriae@tech5.co.nz.