Senior Site Manager

We are on the lookout for the best talent across NZ to join Southbase Construction. We’re a 100% New Zealand-owned company and proud of it!

Sound like the right place for you?  We admire passionate and dedicated professionals who excel at building strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders, as this is a core part of our business and has led us to where we are today! Our projects range from education, residential, commercial and healthcare so previous experience in this line will be highly regarded.  

What’s life like at Southbase Construction:  At Southbase Construction, you will be surrounded by knowledgeable professionals who support each other and have a laugh along the way, who treat the project as their own, with a determination to deliver and exceed client’s expectations. We are proud of the culture we have created and look to continue to bring in the very best to be part of our story. We invest in our people with genuine leadership and development opportunities, competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.  

About the role:

• The Senior Site Manager assumes overall accountability for the leadership, performance, and coordination of the site team.
• As the principal company representative on site, the Senior Site Manager ensures all safety, quality, cost, and programme requirements are achieved throughout the duration of the contract, including the maintenance period that follows.
• As a pivotal member of the delivery team, the Senior Site Manager leads by example, providing day-to-day leadership, guidance, and mentoring to team members while contributing to successful project delivery, client satisfaction, and commercial outcomes.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of contract documentation, construction methodologies, and budget management, while ensuring robust quality control, compliance, and risk management processes are maintained on site.
• Proven ability to effectively manage programme, cost, quality, subcontractors, and stakeholder relationships across large-scale and complex construction projects.
• Champions a positive Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) culture, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.

You will have:

• Demonstrable experience as a Senior Site Manager in NZ working on projects ranging from $50m+
• Proven experience delivering complex fit-out projects is essential.
  
• A relevant degree or certification in construction management, engineering, or a related field or a recognized certification or qualification in Carpentry, such as a National Certificate in Carpentry or an equivalent trade certification.
• Successful track record in leadership positions with the ability to motivate team members and drive success is paramount.