Job Description
- Varied + High-Profile Civil Projects
- Improve Systems & Processes
- Work Across The Wider Canterbury Region
Our Client:
Located in Springfield, a westerly township on the central Canterbury Plains, Curle Contracting offers a variety of civil excavation services for farming, residential, and civil projects. Their work includes water reticulation, roading, playground & cell tower construction, track maintenance, sub-division development & residential earthworks. The business collaborates with key partners including Corde, Waimakariri and Selwyn District Councils, Downer, Manawa Energy, and Environment Canterbury. With a reputation for reliability, quality workmanship, and strong community focus, Curle Contracting prides itself on employing experienced local professionals who consistently deliver practical, timely, and high-standard solutions.
Benefits:
- Excellent salary + car + phone + laptop
- Holidays over Christmas/New Year
- Relaxed office environment – based in Springfield
- Supportive team
- Take full ownership of this role and make your impact
About The Role:
You will be responsible for delivering a wide range of excavation and civil projects for clients including local councils, roading, reticulations, farming, sub-divisions and residential work. From tender/pricing through to project completion, you’ll lead the operational team, managing resources such as plant, labour, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and within budget. Ensuring quality standards are met while tracking progress against key financial and contractual targets. Your excellent planning and organisational skills will assist you in managing competing priorities across multiple projects while maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders.
Please note: Curle Contracting is working exclusively with Ryan Recruitment in appointing this position. All applications/approaches must be through Ryan Recruitment.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of civil construction projects, from pricing through to completion
- Compile comprehensive cost estimates, incorporating materials, labour, and equipment
- Develop and implement construction methodologies, traffic management plans, and site-specific safety plans (SSSP)
- Monitor project progress to ensure delivery meets financial targets, timelines, and quality standards
- Support business growth by identifying new opportunities and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team
- Ensure compliance to health, safety, environmental, and industry regulations
Skills and Experience:
- Minimum five (5) years across excavation and civil construction incl; roading, drainage/utilities, driveways, subdivisions, rock protection, farming and landscaping
- Minimum three (3) years scoping and pricing projects, including tender submissions
- Knowledge of civil construction practices, safety, methods, materials and labour costs
- A track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management systems
- Tertiary qualification in civil engineering, project management or quantity surveying (an advantage)
About Ryan Recruitment:
Canterbury owned, Ryan is proud to have supported candidates and clients for over 35 years. Our network, personalised service and reputation are what sets us apart. We are committed to giving back to the Community, supporting Assistance Dogs and other charities. Partnering with Carbon Invoice, we take sustainability seriously.
How to apply:
Apply online or for a confidential discussion about this role, call Fiona Sanderson on (03) 366 9662. Applications will be acknowledged within five working days.
Curle Contracting is working exclusively with Ryan Recruitment in appointing this position. All applications/approaches must be through Ryan Recruitment.
Only NZ residents or citizens will be considered for this permanent position.
At Ryan, we are committed to building diverse and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.