Health and Safety Manager - Major Projects at Fulton Hogan

Te Puna, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health and Safety Management, Risk Assessment, Civil Work Methodologies, Confined Space, Work at Height, Hazardous Substances Management, Heavy Lifts, Large Plant Operations, Safety Culture Building, Data Analysis, Digital H&S Systems Management, Coaching, Mentoring, Stakeholder Management, Presentation Skills, Safety Strategy Development

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Job Description The Fulton Hogan Life Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team. Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family The $700M Takitimu North Link Stage 1 project will provide a four lane inter-regional connection between the existing SH2 from near Loop Road, Te Puna in the west, to SH29 Takitimu Drive Toll Road in the east, and includes an on-ramp from Fifteenth Avenue to the SH29 Takitimu Drive Toll Road. The new 6.5km long four lane highway will bypass Te Puna and Bethlehem townships, improving the efficiency and safety of the strategic network, and will support growth in the Minden area. involves challenging geotechnical conditions, significant bridge structures and a focus on environmental and sustainability outcomes. It also has a focus on partnership between Waka Kotahi and local Hapu. This exciting project is at the first stage in the larger Takitimu North Link corridor with Stage 2 which continues from Te Puna to Omokoroa announced as a separate Road of National significance, with detailed design already underway. Fulton Hogan is constructing the Stage 1 project in a joint venture with HEB Construction, continuing a long and successful partnership on large projects in the Bay of Plenty. Beca and Holmes Consulting are the Joint Venture’s designers. Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a hands on Health and Safety Manager for this critical leadership position. You’ll report to a highly respected, experienced Project Director who provides clear, authentic leadership and champions Fulton Hogan’s REAL values, supported by a dotted‑line connection to our New Zealand Construction Safety Manager for additional coaching and strategic insight. Working with a wide range of stakeholders, you’ll ensure all site works meet national legislative standards and everyone on site is competent, capable and properly equipped. You’ll work alongside some of the best in the industry, with genuine mentoring and opportunities to grow in your role. You’ll lead the project’s safety strategy and grow a high‑performance culture across the JV, guiding a capable safety team to influence construction leaders, engineers, supervisors and crews to uplift behaviours and de‑risk complex work. You’ll translate our national safety requirements into clear, practical actions in the field. Good Work equals Good Benefits Company Vehicle KiwiSaver employer contributions Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support Family scholarships Additional fuel discount card Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities Great discounts at a wide range of retailers Medical insurance “an eligibility period applies” Life insurance At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. We’re looking for: A true unicorn in the H&S world - someone teams want involved when planning and de‑risking high‑risk work. The trusted expert for complex civil work methodologies including confined space, work at height, hazardous substances, heavy lifts, large plant and other high‑risk operations. The ability to quicky spot site gaps and make work safer and smoother while lifting standards, building safety culture, and inspiring accountability at all levels. A practical, people‑focused communicator who builds strong, positive relationships with clients, project leaders, engineers, supervisors and field crews. Confidence designing safe, smart, practical work methods that teams trust, understand and deliver consistently. Strong data instincts, turning complex information into clear insights, trends, and actions that improve performance. Comfort managing digital H&S systems, reporting tools and documentation without losing momentum in the field. Someone happiest out on site, working side‑by‑side with operational teams to deliver safe, high‑quality outcomes. The ability to coach, mentor and develop the project H&S team while partnering with JV leaders, client reps and subcontractors. Confidence presenting to large audiences, adapting your communication style to suit the room, from frontline crews to executives, while staying authentic, credible and grounded. Capability to cascade corporate systems and strategy into practical, tactical on‑the‑ground application, translating Fulton Hogan’s strategic direction into clear actions, behaviours and processes crews can understand and deliver. Creating, Connecting and caring for the community Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure. Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan and make an application to join our growing industry. All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen. We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities. We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply. We are driven by fresh ideas and opportunities. We aim to do more and do better – for our people, our communities and the countries that we work in. As an employer, we know this relationship is a two-way street. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about the work they do. If that’s you, we’d like to invite you to become part of our family and join us in the good work we do.

Responsibilities

This leader will drive the project’s safety strategy, fostering a high-performance culture by guiding the safety team to influence construction leaders and crews to uplift behaviors and de-risk complex work. The role involves ensuring all site works meet national legislative standards, translating corporate safety requirements into practical field actions, and coaching the project safety team.