Platinum Recruitment are excited to be partnered with Whitestone Contracting on another great opportunity!
About Whitestone:
Whitestone Contracting Ltd are proud to be an award-winning civil company that operates throughout the Lower South Island with their base in Oamaru. They have approximately 130 loyal and dedicated employees covering Waitaki, Dunedin, Central Otago and the Mackenzie regions. They have exciting growth aspirations over the next 10-15 years.
Whitestone Contracting carry out a range of works from 3 Waters, roading infrastructure construction and maintenance, chip sealing and asphalt paving, landscaping, green space management and more!
Where?
This role will ideally be based in Oamaru but there is flexibility to work from other locations in Otago and South Canterbury. We encourage those who are looking to relocate to get in touch to better understand the opportunities, activities and landscapes that lie in the Steam Punk Capital. The Waitaki Valley offers Salmon & Trout fishing, along with easy access to hunting, diving and mountain biking. Not to mention affordable house prices, amazing hospitality and a coastal atmosphere.
About the role:
As Senior Delivery Manager you will report to the General Manager of Operations as one of the Senior Leadership Team. Your focus will be on ensuring the delivery of Whitestone’s Operational capacity and capability whilst leading and mentoring the teams under you.
Overseeing Road Maintenance, Traffic Management, the Quarries and other maintenance services, you will ensure contracts are delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget.
This role is not only about the technical expertise you can bring to the team but there is also a huge emphasis on your leadership capabilities and how you bring people together to collaborate to work towards a common goal whilst also assisting people in furthering their own professional development. You will need to know how to celebrate success and have difficult conversations where required.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead, mentor and support members of your crews.
* Contract & service management.
* Assist with budgets and forecasting.
* Tendering and negotiating of contracts.
* Reporting & documentation – contract progress, finances, quality.
* Health & Safety, Environmental & Quality management/compliance.
* Identify, promote and develop possible business opportunities.
* Build & nurture relationships with customers, suppliers & stakeholders.
* Plant management.
* Maintaining strong relationship and effective communication with staff, customers, suppliers, partners & other stakeholders.
* Collaborate to develop business plans for long-term success and sustainability.
Key requirements:
* Relevant tertiary qualification (engineering, technology) or equivalent experience.
* 10+ years’ experience in the civil industry.
* Proven experience managing contracts successfully.
* Ability to coordinate multiple teams and sub-contractors.
* Experience leading diverse teams and identifying areas of development.
* Financial and commercial acumen.
* Thorough understanding of compliance and H&S knowledge.
* Strong problem solving and risk management/mitigation abilities.
Benefits
* Vehicle
* Phone & laptop
* Flexible working arrangements where required.
* Opportunity for growth & career development.
If you are an excellent leader who can drive success and excitement within your teams to deliver the highest of quality contracts APPLY NOW or get in touch with Hayley for a confidential conversation – 027 752 84 64 / hayley@platinumrecruitment.co.nz
We will be processing applications as they come through, so don’t wait too long!
Couple of things to note:
* The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, full medical and Ministry of Justice check.
* We can only consider applicants with permanent NZ work rights.
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