Site Manager

About the Role: Site Manager, Auckland

Due to a strong pipeline of work in Auckland, we are searching for an experienced leader with proven capability in delivering projects from start to finish and who thrives in a team environment.

You will lead and mentor the Cook Brothers site team and trade partners, working closely with the Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager across Commercial and High‑End Residential build projects. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong site leadership, a solutions‑focused mindset, and a genuine commitment to quality and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program management - Strategically planning and effectively managing the construction program
• Client & stakeholder liaison - Maintaining high service quality and strong relationships
• Team leadership - Leading and assisting the team both on and off the tools to meet project demands
• Risk mitigation - Applying a solution‑based approach to identify and resolve issues
• Reporting - Health & Safety, quality, cost control, and budget reporting
• Performance delivery - Meeting Key Performance Objectives for each project
• Construction methodology - Ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, codes, and acts
• Subcontractor management - Coordinating and managing subcontractor performance
• Coaching & mentoring - Supporting your team to deliver high‑quality outcomes on time and on budget
• Site meetings - Attending and leading site meetings and toolbox talks

Skills and Experience:

• NZ/AUS Site Management experience
• Minimum 5 years commercial construction site management experience
• Structural experience (advantage)
• Proven planning & program management capability
• Commercial build experience
• High‑end residential experience (advantage)
• Strong leadership skills - recognising and celebrating team success
• Solid IT skills - MS Office suite essential
• Excellent communication skills - including navigating tough conversations
• Leadership of Health & Safety - promoting a positive safety culture

About Us

At Cook Brothers Construction, we back our teams to take ownership, make smart calls, and deliver with pride. Our strength lies in our people and their drive to continually raise the bar. This has led to a legacy of 20 years of dedication and teamwork. We value hard work, celebrate achievements, and take pride in the results we create and the connections we form. 

From our Dunedin roots to growth across Auckland, Canterbury, Southern Lakes, Wānaka, and Otago, we’ve built a reputation as one of New Zealand’s leading construction firms. Our foundations are clear: innovation, quality, sustainability, client satisfaction, health, safety and wellbeing.

If you’re looking to contribute to a company that values trust, collaboration, and growth, Cook Brothers is the place to be.

What We Offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Opportunities to work on exciting, complex, and award‑winning projects
• Career development and professional growth supported by a high‑performing team
• A positive, collaborative workplace culture
• Work/life balance and the lifestyle benefits of living in some beautiful places
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to EAP services
• Social events, team activities, and a genuinely supportive environment
• Exposure to landmark commercial developments across New Zealand
• A company that values innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a supportive, high-performing construction team where culture truly matters. At Cook Brothers Construction, you will be part of a business that values collaboration, celebrates success and empowers its people to grow.

We offer a competitive salary package, including health insurance, an active social club, and genuine opportunities for development – giving you the platform to really make a difference on impactful projects.

At Cook Brothers Construction, health, safety and wellbeing are our top priorities. As part of our commitment to a safe workplace, successful applicants will undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

Please note, we are not accepting applications from external recruitment agencies for this role.

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