Niche Group delivers innovative, high-quality construction and engineering solutions to a diverse range of private, government, and commercial clients across New Zealand. This dynamic and complementary family of businesses, which includes Modular, Commercial, Design and Engineering Services, as well as various sub-trades, platforms Niche to dominate the New Zealand construction sector. With a growing portfolio spanning residential, commercial, education, and civil projects, Niche’s strong client relationships and commitment to excellence have established the company as a pioneering force in the industry.

The role

• Manage onsite operations to ensure work is completed to the highest standard, on time, and to company specifications
• Accurately interpret plans, specifications and instructions and supervise construction of the works in terms of them.
• Manage subcontractor scopes of works, subcontractor sequencing, and daily issues onsite
• Be a key contact with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors and utilise your strong account management skills to help projects run smoothly
• Manage and maintain project documentation and reports, including project controls, progress reports and administration

The candidate

• Experience running construction sites
• Sound knowledge of New Zealand building codes and associated legislations
• Experience with sub-contractor management
• 5 + years’ experience in site management, at least 3 of these years based in New Zealand
• A history of promoting site safety, along with relevant training and certifications
• Experience with all aspects of civil, residential, and commercial site management will be highly regarded.

The client

• An innovative group of companies that seeks to influence and grow the residential, education, commercial and industrial construction market across New Zealand
• Continues to exceed their clients’ high expectations of quality, delivery, and customer service on each and every project
• Delivers a growing portfolio of projects and building solutions utilising seamless, integrated manufacturing and construction methodologies
• Strong dedication to Health & Safety in all aspects of business

This is an awesome organisation driving for absolute excellence on behalf of the community as well as valuing the inputs of its staff. If this sounds like a good fit, please get touch!

For more information and an informal discussion, please contact Dre Eden on 021 907 765. You can also email your CV in confidence to dree@technicalfutures.co.nz or click “I'm Interested” to register your interest

Technical Futures are New Zealand’s leading, independent Recruitment and Search Consultant specialising in the manufacturing, built environment, and infrastructure sectors.

Niche Group delivers innovative, high-quality construction and engineering solutions to a diverse range of private, government, and commercial clients across New Zealand. This dynamic and complementary family of businesses, which includes Modular, Commercial, Design and Engineering Services, as well as various sub-trades, platforms Niche to dominate the New Zealand construction sector. With a growing portfolio spanning residential, commercial, education, and civil projects, Niche’s strong client relationships and commitment to excellence have established the company as a pioneering force in the industry.

The Role

• Lead the QS team for the Group by providing timely and accurate Estimating, QS, Pricing and Tendering services for construction projects across market sectors and across Niche Group Companies including modular, commercial and subtrades.
• Oversee project timeline and cost management from pre-construction through to completion with an unwavering focus on quality and urgency.
• Collaborate with suppliers, clients, and team members to deliver cost-effective and timely project solutions.
• Build and maintain trust with stakeholders, demonstrating exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Manage and maintain project documentation and reports, including project controls, progress reports and administration
• Mentor, supervise and motivate the talented QS and Estimating team.

The Ideal Candidate

• 10+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator.
• Proven ability to lead teams to achieve project and company goals.
• Outstanding budgeting/forecasting/cost control abilities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills as you will be working with a variety of customers and clients across multiple sectors.
• Full driver’s licence

The Client

• Continues to exceed their clients’ high expectations of quality, delivery, and customer service on each and every project
• Delivers a growing portfolio of projects and building solutions utilising seamless, integrated manufacturing and construction methodologies
• Strong dedication to Health & Safety in all aspects of business

On Offer

• Very competitive salary package
• Potential permanent role.

For more information and an informal discussion, please contact Chris McKinney on 021990271. You can also email your CV in confidence to chrism@technicalfutures.co.nz or click “Quick Apply” to register your interest

Technical Futures are New Zealand’s leading, independent Recruitment and Search Consultant specialising in the built environment, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors.

Our client provides innovative construction and engineering solutions to a diverse range of private, government, and commercial customers across the country. Operating multiple complementary businesses in Modular, Civil, and Commercial Construction, the Group is actively acquiring and integrating sub-trade and design services companies, creating a unique, quality-focused total construction solution.

To support continued growth in the Wellington region, they are currently seeking a driven Civil Engineer. This role will help push projects to completion, be the lead civil engineer for the business, and serve as a key contact for the organisation.

Position Overview: 

In this role, you will contribute to the design, coordination, evaluation, and analysis of various commercial, modular, and educational projects across New Zealand. You will leverage your expertise to ensure engineering designs meet national standards and collaborate with team members to deliver projects that fulfill customer needs. This team plays a crucial role in delivering innovative outcomes throughout the planning and feasibility stages of the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and oversee civil engineering projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulations.
• Manage small to medium projects involving investigation and reporting, preparation of estimates, design, documentation, and contract surveillance.
• Maintain strong business relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Prepare high-quality reports and other correspondence.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) or currently working towards it.
• Experience in land development projects in sectors such as residential, commercial, industrial, modular, or education.
• Proven ability to take a lead role in the planning, designing, and implementation of projects.

On Offer:

• Competitive salary and package.
• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in the business.
• A strong and stable future workload with growth opportunities.
• Professional growth and career advancement, including building and leading a team.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Engaging projects that contribute positively to the community and environment.

The ideal Civil Engineer for this job will be someone who wants to step up into being a key member of the team and who is driven to continue growing their career and expanding on their current skill set. 

Please note: We will only consider applicants that currently have New Zealand working rights. 

For more information and an informal discussion, please contact Dre Eden on 021 907 765 or dree@technicalfutures.co.nz  or click to “I’m Interested” to find out more 

Our client provides innovative construction and engineering solutions to a range of government and commercial customers across the country.  Operating a range of standalone but complimentary businesses across Modular, Civil and Commercial Construction, the Group is also actively acquiring and integrating a range of sub trade and design services companies creating a unique, quality focussed total construction solution. 

To support growth, we are searching for a Senior Manager to ensure robust Health & Safety policies and procedures are in place and that H&S standards are upheld across all Group companies in order to deliver a zero-harm work environment. 

 The role

• Review, update, and manage current H&S systems and plans for the Group as well as creating new ones as expansions requires
• Uphold/monitor H&S standards within the various Group companies and perform regular audits to ensure policies & procedures meet legal requirements
• Coordinate training programmes
• Manage compliance/injury investigations
• Supervise junior team members

 The Company

• A pioneering builder that seeks to influence and grow their business across the civil, commercial, modular construction market by delivering eloquent designs, integrated supply chain and an exceptional product to their customers
• Delivers a growing portfolio of projects and building solutions utilising seamless, integrated manufacturing and construction methodologies
• Highly committed to their staff and their inputs while continually improving their workplace
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety across all aspects of business

 The Candidate

• Tertiary qualified in Health and Safety or related practice
• 5 years’ experience in a Health & Safety Manager/Team Leader position, preferably within the Construction/Engineering industry
• History of creating H&S plans and policies for an organisation
• Member of NZ Institute of Safety Management
• Outstanding communication and conflict management skills as this is a hands-on role working with all employees to ensure H&S standards are met
• A strong work ethic as well as the ability to work well under pressure are essential for this position

 The Offer

• Highly competitive remuneration package
• Healthy work/life balance
• Professional development opportunities
• Chance to make a lasting, positive impact on hundreds of employees’ work lives.

For more information and an informal discussion, please contact Chris McKinney on 021 990 271. You can also email your CV in confidence to chrism@technicalfutures.co.nz or click “I’m Interested” to register your interest.