Looking for a change of scenery, a better lifestyle, and the opportunity to take the next step in your career?
We’re looking for an experienced Surfacing Foreman to join a leading civil and infrastructure contractor based in Nelson, delivering a range of surfacing projects throughout the wider region. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being on the tools, leading from the front, and getting the best out of a crew — while working for a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of work.
As Surfacing Foreman, you’ll be responsible for helping deliver a variety of asphalt and surfacing projects, coordinating crews, plant and materials, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. We’re ideally looking for someone who has previous experience running surfacing crews, but we’re also open to experienced surfacing operators who are ready to step up into their first formal Foreman position.
You’ll need to be practical, organised and confident working with crews, subcontractors and site teams. What we’re looking for,
- Experience in road surfacing / asphalt / civil construction
- Previous experience leading or supervising crews is ideal
- Strong understanding of site safety and quality requirements
- Ability to organise people, plant and materials
- Good communication and leadership skills
- A practical, hands-on approach
- Someone looking to develop their career and take on greater responsibility
What’s on offer?
- Excellent rates, depending on your experience
- A strong overall package with the right candidate
- Opportunity to work for a leading civil and infrastructure contractor
- A variety of surfacing projects in Nelson and across the wider region
- Career progression and long-term stability
- Relocation assistance available for candidates moving from elsewhere in New Zealand
Nelson offers an outstanding lifestyle alongside excellent career opportunities. Known for its sunshine, stunning scenery and relaxed coastal atmosphere, the region provides easy access to some of New Zealand’s best outdoor experiences, including golden beaches, the Abel Tasman National Park, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking and boating. The city itself boasts a vibrant café and restaurant scene, local wineries, a thriving arts community and plenty of family-friendly amenities, all complemented by a more relaxed pace of life. For those looking to combine a rewarding career with an enviable outdoor lifestyle, Nelson is an exceptional place to call home.
Whether you’re looking to settle down, bring the family, or simply enjoy a better work-life balance, Nelson has a lot to offer. If you’re an experienced surfacing operator ready to take the next step, or an established Surfacing Foreman looking for a new opportunity, we’d like to hear from you. Contact Phil on 021 489 367 or apply to pponder@catalystrecruitment.co.nz now for a confidential conversation about the role, package and relocation options.