Salary: $200,000 - $230,000 plus vehicle and package

About the Role

This is a pivotal senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager. Reporting to the Branch Manager and working in close collaboration with the Works Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the planning, delivery, and commercial performance of major civil projects. You’ll provide strategic and technical guidance to a team of Project Managers, Engineers, and Quantity Surveyors while promoting a culture of ownership and excellence.

This role suits a driven leader who thrives on accountability, sharp commercial management, and developing future construction leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the development and execution of project programmes, budgets, and plans

Optimise project performance through robust commercial and contractual management

Monitor and mitigate project risks, delays, and financial variances

Act as senior client liaison to ensure satisfaction and manage stakeholder expectations

Mentor and develop Project Managers and Engineers

Skills & Experience

Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related discipline

Minimum 15 years’ experience in civil construction, with proven leadership on large-scale projects

Strong knowledge of contract management, specifications, and compliance frameworks

Demonstrated success managing large teams and complex subcontractor environments

What’s on Offer

Executive-level opportunity in a high-performance civil infrastructure company

Influence large-scale projects and contribute to strategic decisions

This is a rare chance to step into a leadership role with real autonomy and influence. If you’re ready to lead major infrastructure projects and develop a top-tier team, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Salary: $200,000 - $230,000
Location: Auckland

Role:
The Operations Manager is responsible for driving consistency, commercial discipline, and strong on-site leadership across all projects. This includes supporting Project Managers through complex commercial and contractual matters, ensuring resources are effectively allocated, and building capability across the team.

Key Accountabilities

• Consistent delivery of projects across programme, safety, quality, and commercial

outcomes

• Strong commercial and contractual performance across all projects

• Effective allocation and utilisation of plant and people

• Development of Project Managers, Engineers, and site leaders

• Contribution to wider business performance and growth

• Further enhancing the reputation of the business with a growing number of stakeholders

If you’re looking to make a difference within a privately owned contractor and enjoy mentoring and helping the next generation of Engineers and Managers, be the best they can be, this one is for you.

Please reach out if you would like to learn more about the role and company.

Salary: $180,000 - $220,000 + vehicle & package
Location: Auckland

This business is a well-established civil construction contractor known for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across New Zealand.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Project Manager to take ownership of civil construction projects from planning through to completion. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is confident in managing multiple moving parts, and values strong communication across teams and stakeholders. Reporting to either the Operations Manager or a Senior Project Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Develop detailed project plans including scope, scheduling, and resource allocation

Manage on-site teams including site supervisors, subcontractors, and engineers

Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships

Track budgets and monitor project costs, identifying efficiencies where possible

Perform routine quality checks to ensure compliance with project specs

Monitor project milestones and KPIs using project management tools

Skills & Experience Required

Degree in Civil Engineering (Washington Accord-accredited) or equivalent experience

5+ years of civil construction project management experience

Strong track record delivering mid-sized infrastructure projects

Familiarity with contract administration and subcontractor management

Proficiency in project management tools/software preferred

What's on Offer

Competitive salary aligned to your experience and market standards

Strong internal support network with clear pathways for career progression

A business that champions work-life balance and values its people

A safety-first environment where your wellbeing is a top priority

Ready to take the next step in your project management career with a company that values your contribution? Apply now or get in touch to learn more about this opportunity.

Salary: $170,000 - $200,000 + bonus and package.

Role:

This business is a well-established and respected civil construction contractor known for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement, they have built a reputation for excellence in project execution and client satisfaction. Their team-oriented culture encourages professional development, innovation, and a commitment to delivering successful project outcomes.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Project Manager to take ownership of civil construction projects from planning through to completion. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is confident in managing multiple moving parts, and values strong communication across teams and stakeholders. Reporting to either the Operations Manager or a Senior Project Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Develop detailed project plans including scope, scheduling, and resource allocation

Manage on-site teams including site supervisors, subcontractors, and engineers

Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships

Track budgets and monitor project costs, identifying efficiencies where possible

Perform routine quality checks to ensure compliance with project specs

Monitor project milestones and KPIs using project management tools

Skills & Experience Required

Degree in Civil Engineering (Washington Accord-accredited) or equivalent experience

5+ years of civil construction project management experience

Strong track record delivering mid-sized infrastructure projects

Familiarity with contract administration and subcontractor management

Proficiency in project management tools/software preferred

What's on Offer

Competitive salary aligned to your experience and market standards

Strong internal support network with clear pathways for career progression

A business that champions work-life balance and values its people

A safety-first environment where your wellbeing is a top priority

Ready to take the next step in your project management career with a company that values your contribution? Apply now or get in touch to learn more about this opportunity.

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000k
Location: Auckland

Role:
This innovative civil construction business is known for delivering technically challenging infrastructure projects across New Zealand. Their team culture encourages autonomy, collaboration, and growth, while maintaining a strong commitment to health, safety, and quality. With operations across Auckland and Christchurch, this is a chance to join a forward-thinking company that invests in its people and leads by example in the civil space.

About the Role

As a Project Engineer, you'll be the technical lead responsible for planning, organising, and managing key engineering aspects of civil construction projects. Working closely with the Project Manager and Operations Manager, you’ll oversee day-to-day site activities, ensure technical accuracy, and contribute to financial and health & safety performance.

This is a great opportunity to step into a role with real influence — you’ll lead teams, mentor junior staff, and help deliver high-quality infrastructure projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver cost-effective engineering solutions and manage temporary works design

Lead project documentation, schedules, site diaries, and financial records

Monitor KPIs, budget forecasts, and contribute to invoicing and cost control

Maintain strong communication with internal teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders

Mentor and guide Site Engineers and Foremen for optimal team performance

Champion health, safety, and environmental compliance across all project stages

Conduct JSEAs, manage risk registers, and ensure on-site safety controls are effective

Lead toolbox talks and ensure alignment with environmental management requirements

Skills & Experience

A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering

Proven civil construction experience, ideally from site-based roles

Exposure to temporary works design, programming, and construction methodology

Strong planning and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate teams and subcontractors

Confident communicator with a proactive, solution-focused mindset

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to your experience

Opportunities to work on high-value, technically rewarding infrastructure projects

Strong focus on work-life balance with a safety-first culture

Career progression and leadership development pathways

Collaborative team environment with real support from senior leadership

Ready to engineer your next step? Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat about this exciting opportunity.

Salary:$ 80,000 - $100,000 + package
Location: Auckland

Role:

The New Business Engineer (NBE) works with inhouse pile designers to complete estimates and tender/quotation documents for our clients. To achieve this the NBE must liaise with multiple parties including our clients, their structural engineers, geotechnical engineers, QS/PM representatives, subcontractors, suppliers and main contractors, as well as our own team of foreman, site engineers and contracts managers.  You will pull together all these parties to win contracts for the company.

Key Responsibilities

·       Cost estimates based on the drawings, designs and geotechnical information

·       Clear feasibility assessments, budgets, and quotations that clearly communicate the scope of work, clarifications and contractual details

·       Assist the GM to produce financial modelling, estimates, tenders and proposals for potential opportunities

·       Assist in contract negotiation

·       Handover secured contracts to the operations team and support the project manager responsible for completing the job

·       Research and understand industry/market trends

·       Develop and maintain relationships with project partners and the wider industry, including presentations to consultants and contractors

·       Assist with the continuous improvement of our processes, procedures and documentation as required

·       Provide regular constructive feedback to operations and manager to help drive process improvements

·       Positive interaction with all our team members, help where you can and celebrate the success of others

·       Demonstrate best practice customer service and promote the brand in a way consistent with the company’s mission, strategy and values

·       Follow all protocols around health and safety within the workplace, ensuring compliance with company guidelines

·       Strive to meet targets any agreed KPI’s

·       Any other tasks reasonably required to complete business operations.

Key Skills and Attributes

·       An interest in estimating, coupled with willingness to learn about marketing and sales; an ability to sell yourself and the company

·       Great communication and relationship skills with the ability to build credibility, engage and influence.  This requires strong oral and writing skills and a customer service ethos

·       Ability to think strategically, holistically, and the capability for thinking outside the square

·       A keen eye for detail and deadline-oriented

·       Accountable, highly organised and able to effectively prioritise and plan

·       Self-aware and committed to ongoing learning and growth

·       Commercial and business awareness and acumen

·       Resilience, determination and a drive to succeed and be the best

·       MS Office Skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.

·       Note:

o   An engineering background is preferred (Bachelor of Engineering, Civil - or related qualification) as the importance of understanding both geotechnical engineering and structural engineering concepts play a key part in working with our clients.

o   Onsite experience (preferably piling, or Main Contractor working with piling subcontractors) is important; understanding the process of how our plant and people will work onsite at the concept stage to make appropriate allowances.

Job Requirements

Full drivers lisence and right to work in New Zealand.

For more information please get in contact with Alex by sending your CV to acallaghan@groconstruct.co.nz