Senior Site Manager

About the role

The Icon Group is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead on‑site construction activities across New Zealand. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all site‑based construction activities from commencement through to completion and handover.
• Provide direction to Site Managers, Supervisors, cadets, graduates and subcontractors.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all HSE requirements.
• Develop and manage short‑term construction programmes to achieve project milestones.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, plant, labour and materials to maintain programme outcomes.
• Manage site logistics, trade sequencing and construction methodologies across multiple work fronts.
• Monitor quality outcomes and proactively manage defects, non‑conformances and project risks.
• Lead subcontractor and project coordination meetings.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to manage programme, construction and delivery risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, authorities and other stakeholders.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in commercial construction, including senior site‑management roles.
• Proven track record of delivering projects safely, on schedule and to high standards.
• Strong leadership ability to manage large site teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management capability.
• Relevant trade or tertiary qualification in Construction, Engineering or a related discipline (preferred).

Required skills

• Strong computer literacy.
• Experience using construction management software.

What we offer

• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Market‑competitive salary and excellent working environment.
• Generous leave policies, including purchased annual leave, work‑life balance days, community days and parental leave.
• Collaborative, values‑based culture.