Roading Department Manager

About the role

Fulton Hogan is seeking an experienced Roading Department Manager to lead its roading team in Gisborne. You will be responsible for delivering safe, on‑time, and on‑budget pavement construction, stabilisation and rehabilitation projects across the network, while fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage pavement construction, stabilisation and rehabilitation projects from planning through completion.
• Oversee project programming, resourcing, budgeting and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with standards, specifications, contracts and safety requirements.
• Drive quality, innovation and continuous improvement in construction and rehab methodologies.
• Develop, coach and support a high‑performing roading team and subcontractor base.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, clients, consultants and contractors to achieve programme outcomes.

Required profile

• Significant experience in roading and civil construction, including pavement construction, stabilisation and rehabilitation.
• Strong technical understanding of pavement design, construction methodologies, stabilisation techniques and asset management principles.
• Proven leadership and people‑management experience in a construction/roading environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, programmes and multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder‑management and relationship‑building skills.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Professional membership (e.g., Engineering NZ / IPENZ) is an advantage.
• Full, clean NZ driver’s licence.

Required skills

• Pavement design
• Pavement construction methodologies
• Stabilisation techniques
• Asset management principles

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead major pavement construction and rehabilitation programmes that benefit the community.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.
• Competitive salary and company vehicle.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth.
• Generous relocation package to assist with moving to Gisborne.