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With Stewart Civil, you will gain exposure to a variety of interesting projects and be provided the opportunity to develop your skills and leadership competencies. This all happens with the support of our great team culture in an organisation that values, supports and listens to its people. Training and development opportunities are keenly provided.

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  • Stewart Civil is looking for an experienced and motivated Civil Project Manager to join the team.

    This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading civil construction projects from start to finish, working closely with site teams, clients, subcontractors, and management to deliver quality projects safely, on time, and within budget.

    You’ll play a key role in planning, coordinating, and overseeing civil construction projects, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard while building strong relationships and keeping projects running smoothly.

    What you’ll be doing

    • Managing the delivery of civil construction projects from planning through to completion

    • Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and resources

    • Monitoring project progress, budgets, programmes, and costs

    • Ensuring projects meet quality, health and safety, and environmental requirements

    • Reviewing plans, specifications, and project documentation

    • Managing client relationships and communicating project updates

    • Identifying and resolving project challenges to keep work on track

    • Working closely with site engineers, foremen, and crews to achieve project goals

    • Ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to a high standard

    What you’ll bring

    • Proven experience managing civil construction or infrastructure projects

    • A strong understanding of civil construction methods, processes, and site operations

    • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

    • The ability to manage project budgets, programmes, and competing priorities

    • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach

    • A commitment to health and safety, quality, and delivering great results

    • The ability to build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and site teams

    • A relevant civil engineering or construction qualification is preferred

    Why join Stewart Civil?

    Be part of a hands-on civil construction team where you can take ownership of projects, work alongside experienced people, and make a real impact on the successful delivery of quality civil infrastructure.

    Apply now by sending your CV to hiring@stewartcivil.co.nz

  • We’re looking for a skilled Operator to join the team in Wanaka. Someone who is confident on machines, takes pride in their work, and isn’t afraid to get stuck in.

    If you're experienced in civil construction, reliable, safety-focused, and enjoy working as part of a good crew, this could be your next move.

    What you'll be doing:

    • Operating excavators and other civil construction machinery

    • Supporting earthworks, drainage, roading, and general civil construction works

    • Working alongside the crew to keep projects running smoothly

    • Carrying out daily machinery and vehicle checks

    • Maintaining safe, tidy, and compliant worksites

    • Pitching in wherever needed – teamwork is key

    What you'll bring:

    • Proven experience as a civil construction operator

    • Strong civil construction experience, including earthworks, drainage, roading, or site works

    • Competent machine operating skills and relevant licences/endorsements

    • A strong focus on safety and quality workmanship

    • Reliable, hardworking, and able to work well as part of a team

    • A positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in

    Apply now by sending your CV through to hiring@stewartcivil.co.nz

  • We're growing our Wanaka team and are looking for experienced Truck Drivers, Machine Operators, and Civil Foremen to join us.

    Whether you're behind the wheel, in the cab, or leading a crew on site, we're looking for hardworking people who take pride in delivering quality work and enjoy being part of a great team.

    Current Opportunities

    Truck Drivers

    We're looking for experienced truck drivers to support our civil construction crews across Central Otago. You'll be responsible for transporting machinery, materials, and equipment safely while working closely with our site teams.

    You'll need:

    • Class 2, 4 or 5 licence (depending on the role)

    • Civil construction experience preferred

    • A strong work ethic and positive attitude

    • A commitment to safety and quality

    Machine Operators

    If you're confident operating excavators and other civil machinery, we'd love to hear from you. You'll work across a range of civil construction projects, delivering quality work while maintaining a safe and efficient site.

    You'll need:

    • Proven operating experience

    • W, T and R endorsements

    • Civil construction experience

    • A team-first attitude

    Civil Foremen

    We're looking for experienced Foremen who can lead crews, coordinate daily site activities, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

    You'll need:

    • Experience leading civil construction crews

    • Strong communication and leadership skills

    • The ability to read plans and coordinate site works

    • A commitment to quality and safety

    Interested in one of these roles? Please send your CV to hiring@stewartcivil.co.nz and tell us a little about yourself.

  • We’re looking for a hands-on Foreman / Operator / Driver to join the team in Queenstown. Someone who is equally comfortable operating machinery, leading a crew, and keeping projects running smoothly from start to finish.

    If you're confident reading plans, setting out works, coordinating teams, and getting stuck in on the tools when needed, this could be your next move.

    What you'll be doing:

    • Leading civil construction crews across a range of projects

    • Operating excavators and other civil construction machinery

    • Reading plans, setting out works, and working to project specifications

    • Coordinating daily site activities and subcontractors

    • Maintaining safe, tidy, and compliant worksites

    • Pitching in wherever needed – teamwork is key

    What you'll bring:

    • Proven experience in a Foreman, Leading Hand, or Senior Operator role

    • Strong civil construction experience, including earthworks, drainage, roading, or site works

    • Competent machine operating skills and relevant licences/endorsements

    • Full NZ driver's licence (Class 2, 4, or WTR endorsements advantageous)

    • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

    • A commitment to quality workmanship and a strong safety culture

    • A positive attitude and willingness to lead by example

    Apply now by sending your CV through to hiring@stewartcivil.co.nz

  • Stewart Civil is looking for a motivated Civil Construction Site/Project Engineer with around 3 years’ experience to join the team.

    This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on on site, working closely with crews and management, and helping deliver quality civil projects from the ground up.

    What you’ll be doing

    • Supporting the delivery of civil construction projects on site

    • Reading plans, specifications, and ensuring work is delivered to design

    • Assisting with set out, QA, and project documentation

    • Coordinating with foremen, crews, and management

    • Monitoring progress, safety, and quality on site

    • Helping keep projects running on time and to a high standard

    What you’ll bring

    • Around 3+ years’ experience in civil construction or infrastructure

    • Civil Engineering qualification

    • Strong understanding of site processes and construction practices

    • Ability to read plans and communicate clearly with crews

    • Good organisation and problem-solving skills

    • Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow

     Apply now by sending your CV to hiring@stewartcivil.co.nz

  • We’re looking for a hands-on Drainage Foreman to join the team in Queenstown and Wanaka. Someone who knows their way around sewer and stormwater installs - and can lead from the front.

    If you’re confident reading plans, setting out jobs properly, and running a tight, safe crew, this is your next move.

    What you'll be doing:

    • Sewer and stormwater pipe installations with drain laying teams

    • Reading plans, setting out, and working to job specs

    • Keeping worksites safe, tidy, and compliant

    • Pitching in across civil tasks - teamwork is key

    What you’ll bring:

    • A trade qualification in Water Operations, Drain laying, or similar

    • Civil infrastructure or utilities experience (water/drainage)

    • Full NZ driver’s licence (bonus if you have Class 2 or 4)

    • Ability to work as part of a tight crew with a strong safety culture

    • A positive attitude, good communication, and a willingness to learn

    Apply now by sending your CV through to hiring@stewartcivil.co.nz