Project Manager

Project Manager – Civil Structures
Hawkes Bay 
Permanent -Starting January - Market-leading salary

We are partnering with a well-established civil construction contractor to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join their growing Civil Structures team. Based in Hawke Bay, this role will deliver significant infrastructure projects across the Hawke’s Bay and East Coast regions.
With a major bridge project about to commence, this is a rare opportunity to take ownership of complex, high-value civil works in a region known for its lifestyle, natural beauty and tight-knit professional community.

About the Role You will lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale civil infrastructure projects, including:

• Major bridge construction
• Pump stations and treatment plants
• Complex structural and civil works in regional and remote locations

This is a hands-on leadership role where your technical expertise, commercial acumen and ability to manage diverse stakeholders will be critical to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full project delivery from planning through to completion
• Manage programmes, budgets, risk and commercial outcomes
• Oversee site teams, subcontractors and consultants
• Ensure compliance with H&S, environmental and quality standards
• Build strong relationships with clients, councils and key stakeholders
• Mentor and develop project and site teams

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in large, complex structural works (bridges preferred)
• Proven experience managing projects of significant scale and complexity
• Excellent leadership, communication, and commercial skills
• Ability to work effectively in regional and remote locations
• Relevant civil engineering or construction qualifications

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary: $120,000 – $160,000, depending on experience
• Company vehicle
• Medical insurance
• KiwiSaver contributions
• Long-term, secure pipeline of interesting civil infrastructure projects
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive leadership team with a strong reputation in the industry
• Opportunity to live and work in the beautiful East Coast region

Why Apply? This is a chance to play a key role in delivering landmark infrastructure projects while enjoying a lifestyle that offers space, community and balance — without compromising on career progression or project scale.

Apply online or call Rebecca on 022 654 2065 to discuss this opportunity in confidence.