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Tarbotton Land & Civil

It all started back in 1990 with Stuart Tarbotton and one digger. In the years since, Tarbotton Land & Civil has grown to include the whole family, plus a team of 45 or so dedicated staff. But one thing hasn’t changed - our commitment to putting in the hard yards for our clients, whatever the job may be. We'll never compromise on our high level of service, quality and accuracy, and we always deliver on our promises.

About the Job

Tarbotton Land & Civil are actively seeking an experienced Site Supervisor / Contracts Manager to start immediately in our Ashburton base. As a Site Supervisor / Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in our 'Done Right' approach to delivering every project big or small.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Estimating, quoting & pricing jobs / projects
  • Project planning, scheduling & management
  • Reviewing, interpreting and drawings plans
  • Building relationship with clients
  • Liaising with operators and other senior team members

You will be fit, healthy and commit to being a punctual and honest team player who will help deliver the right outcome the first time round.

Skills You Will Need

  • Experience in quoting / pricing earthmoving or civil siteworks jobs
  • Ability to read and understand plans and drawings
  • Good communication skills
  • A good attitude towards health and safety
  • A high attention to detail
  • Experience with earthmoving and civil construction projects
  • Ability to think outside the box and provide innovative solutions

Skills Desired But Not Essential

  • Experience operating machinery
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Experience using survey equipment

Why join our team?

You’ll be part of a team who love what they do and work together to get the job done right and have some fun along the way.

An excellent remuneration package is on offer including a company vehicle, positive and safe working environment, Southern Cross health insurance, ongoing training and development, and above all else a fantastic workplace culture where your contribution will be valued!

Next Steps

If you’re interested in working for Tarbotton Land & Civil, please complete the online form below and upload your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note: You will need to have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. As a condition of an offer of employment, you will need to provide a negative drug test.

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Get your project Done Right

The road to success is never straightforward. That's why we explore every angle of a project upfront to ensure it runs smoothly and efficiently. Because for us, being the best isn’t about getting it done fastest, or cheapest. It’s about getting it Done Right for you.

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