Marine Superintendent

Exciting opportunity, looking for a Marine Supervisor for a Water infrastructure project in Wellington.

This role is fixed term position for the duration of the project, due to conclude in December 2029.

Main Duties:

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day marine operations to ensure both marine and construction activities are delivered safely, compliantly, and in line with programme, marine operating limits, and project requirements.
• Provide marine operational leadership, supervision, and technical guidance to Barge Masters, Skippers, marine crews, and subcontractors, and act as the primary project contact for marine site issues.
• Maintain marine responsibility, planning, and compliance across vessel movements, barge operations, emergency readiness, and stakeholder interfaces including ports, Harbourmaster, and Maritime New Zealand.
• Coordinate site crews, subcontractors, plant, and equipment.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with project specifications, drawings, and programme requirements.
• Monitor safety performance and maintain compliance with HSE policies and procedures.
• Manage site productivity, resource allocation, and work sequencing.
• Conduct toolbox talks, pre-start meetings, and site inspections.
• Ensure quality assurance documentation and ITP requirements are completed.
• Liaise with engineers, project managers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve site issues to minimize project delays.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience on marine, water infrastructure, coastal, wharf, jetty, pipeline, or civil construction projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Sound understanding of construction methodologies, QA, and HSE requirements.
• Ability to coordinate multiple work fronts and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Full New Zealand working rights.
• Willing to work overtime.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on a major civil water infrastructure project in Wellington.
• Long-term project pipeline and career development opportunities.
• Competitive salary package.
• Supportive and professional team environment.
• Work with a reputable contractor delivering essential infrastructure projects.