Working Foreperson

About the Role: Working Foreperson, Canterbury

We’re looking for a driven Working Foreperson who can lead a crew, work alongside them when needed, and deliver projects safely, on time, to budget and to a high standard. You’ll be the on-site point of contact for trade partners, keeping the team motivated and ensuring everything runs smoothly from planning through to handover.

In this role, you’ll lead and support your team both on and off the tools, run site and toolbox meetings, monitor progress, budgets, and timelines, and report to the Site Manager. You’ll manage RFIs, documentation, and QA processes, including following up on corrective actions and handling Local Authority consent signoffs.

Coaching and mentoring apprentices and carpenters will be key, as will reading drawings, setting daily tasks, and making the best use of time and resources. Your leadership and communication skills will help foster a motivated, high-performing team while maintaining accurate site records and high-quality standards.

Experience and Skills Required

To thrive in this role, you will bring a trade qualification and at least six years of post-qualification building experience on commercial projects, a current Site Safe Gold Card, and proven leadership experience.

You will have the ability to positively influence teams, lead from the front, and motivate others to achieve high-quality outcomes. Strong communication and negotiation skills, confidence using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and a solid understanding of Health and Safety requirements are essential as well as being reliable, adaptable, and hands-on, with a current and valid driver’s licence.

In return, you’ll work for a company that values you, encourages career development, and gives you access to exciting and innovative projects.

This is your chance to take the lead on impactful projects, work with a supportive team, and make a real difference. If you’re passionate about building excellence and bringing out the best in your team, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help shape our next successful project!

About Us

Beginning in Dunedin with modest roots, Cook Brothers Construction has experienced significant growth over the past twenty years. Today, we proudly serve the Southern Lakes, Wānaka, Canterbury, Otago, and Auckland regions.

We believe in celebrating our achievements, recognising the hard work and dedication that have driven our success. Our team and our projects stand as a testament to this commitment. Our approach is to inspire rather than manage. We trust our teams to make the best decisions for Cook Brothers Construction, granting them the freedom to act in the company's best interest.

Our pursuit of innovation, quality, client satisfaction, sustainability, and health and safety drive us to be a national leader in the construction industry. We believe our team is the cornerstone of this ambition.

If you’re eager to be a part of this journey, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

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

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