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Situation Vacant – Civil / Building Foreman (Waikato)

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We are currently looking for an experienced civils foreman capable of supervising a small team of staff and subcontractors building civil and electrical structures.

You:

  • Are preferably a licensed building practitioner or have a heavy civils background
  • Have a good understanding of reading and interpreting construction drawings
  • Are self-motivated and results-driven in order to meet programme targets
  • Can manage on-site Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental compliance
  • Be willing to train other staff under your supervision

An immediate start is available and a competitive rate will be negotiated for the successful candidate which would include a company vehicle.

If you want to have fun working with our team at Connell Contractors, please send your CV to lester@connellcontractors.co.nz

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Situation Vacant – Civil / Building Foreman (Taranaki)

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We are currently looking for an experienced civils foreman capable of supervising a small team of staff and subcontractors building civil and electrical structures. This position is based at our New Plymouth office and includes working in and around the Taranaki region.

You:

  • Are preferably a licensed building practitioner or have a heavy civils background
  • Have a good understanding of reading and interpreting construction drawings
  • Are self-motivated and results-driven in order to meet programme targets
  • Can manage on-site Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental compliance
  • Be willing to train other staff under your supervision

An immediate start is available and a competitive rate will be negotiated for the successful candidate which would include a company vehicle.

If you want to have fun working with our team at Connell Contractors, please send your CV to lester@connellcontractors.co.nz

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CCL Secure Significant HCC Project

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The Western Interceptor duplication project is a 3km pipeline carrying sewer from the Norton Rd and Lincoln St roundabout towards the start of the Waikato Expressway.

The project includes laying PE lined concrete pipe at depths of up to 6 metres in very wet ground as well as two driven pipelines under a Class 2 arterial road.

Connell Contractors is looking forward to the challenges this project presents and working collaboratively with the client and affected stakeholders.

Situation Vacant – Contracts Manager

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We are seeking a CONTRACTS MANAGER.

US:

  • Connell Contractors is a medium sized company with a skilled workforce building infrastructure throughout the North Island.
  • Projects include deep pipelines and pump stations, buildings and concrete structures for the Power sector, sheetpiling, dewatering and foundations.
  • We pride ourselves on our great culture, with both long term staff and civil apprentices.

THE ROLE:

  • Co-ordinating resources for civil projects, including financial tracking and programme updates.

YOU:

  • Will have proven experience in managing civil projects with strong interpersonal skills.

WE OFFER:

  • Working for an industry leader with a great culture.
  • Varied and challenging projects.
  • Commitment to your training and development.
  • Competitive salary and conditions, and company vehicle.

Connell Contractors has a zero tolerance Drug & Alcohol Policy. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment testing.

Please send your application and CV to: lester@connellcontractors.co.nz

Situation Vacant – Contracts Manager

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We are seeking a CONTRACTS MANAGER.

US:

  • Connell Contractors is a medium sized company with a skilled workforce building infrastructure throughout the North Island.
  • Projects include deep pipelines and pump stations, buildings and concrete structures for the Power sector, sheetpiling, dewatering and foundations.
  • We pride ourselves on our great culture, with both long term staff and civil apprentices.

THE ROLE:

  • Co-ordinating resources for civil projects, including financial tracking and programme updates.

YOU:

  • Will have proven experience in managing civil projects with strong interpersonal skills.

WE OFFER:

  • Working for an industry leader with a great culture.
  • Varied and challenging projects.
  • Commitment to your training and development.
  • Competitive salary and conditions, and company vehicle.

Connell Contractors has a zero tolerance Drug & Alcohol Policy. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment testing.

Please send your application and CV to: lester@connellcontractors.co.nz

One of the Team | Casey Martin (Health & Safety Manager)

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Casey joined the Connell Contractors team in March 2016.

Casey worked in an intellectual property firm from the age of 16 and was there for 7 years. A change was in order which saw her move into a Catering and Events Manager position at Mavis & Co before having her 2nd child. After maternity leave Casey applied for the office administrator position at Connells before quickly gaining experience and industry knowledge to move into the Health and Safety space.

Casey is currently completing the NEBOSH International Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

Building up internal and external relationships within the industry, getting out on site for regular inspections and worker engagement are just a few of the many aspects to the position that Casey really enjoys. “I never thought I would find a position that didn’t feel like it was work”, said Casey.

“The team at Connells is like no other! No day is the same and I am surrounded by like-minded people that work extremely hard together but at the same time can put up with my warped sense of humour. It’s not a day at Connells if you don’t hear laughter”, said Casey

Outside of work Casey enjoys spending time with her family, keeping active, getting outdoors to chase the sunshine and having few cold ones of the weekend.

Careers at Connells

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If you would like to be part of a proven award winning team where your input is valued we would like to hear from you. We currently have vacancies for the following roles:

**CIVIL/BUILDING FOREMAN**

Due to continued expansion we require 2x experienced foremen. This will appeal to candidates with great leadership skills who can work with minimal supervision and make the job their own.

Must be hardworking, ambitious and have an excellent sense of humour.

**FORMWORK CARPENTERS**

We are on the look out for 2x energetic formwork carpenters to work on our many projects throughout the North Island. Work is varied and highly interesting including constructing foundation pads, tilt panel buildings, bridge abutments, wing walls etc.

Candidates will receive comprehensive training and in return you will offer a great sense of humour, be hardworking and have an ambitious streak to build a career with Connells.

 

For all these roles, please forward your CV to lester@connellcontractors.co.nz or phone 021718525.

Success for Connells at CCNZ Conference

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Connell Contractors were big winners at the 2018 Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) Conference held at Hamilton’s Claudelands Events Centre on Friday August 3.

The progressive Hamilton-based company was recognised for their efforts in the training space, picking up a CCNZ / Connexis Company Training Development Award. The award recognises Connell Contractors’ dedication to building a strong team and the commitment to ongoing education and training opportunities for all their staff. CCNZ Past President and Connell Contractors Principal Dave Connell’s personal commitment to training extended to his own development when he became a Certified Civil Trades person earlier this year.

The company has 35 staff who are encouraged to complete training, whether it be an apprenticeship or CPD for the professional staff. “A third of our staff are currently in training as apprentices,” said Connell Contractors’ Principal, Dave Connell. “The Civil Trades qualifications our staff are working towards includes pipeline installation and maintenance, plant operation and structural concrete. All our Apprentices have NCEA level 3 or Tertiary study. We would not be able to attract them without offering a trade qualification.”

Alongside this, Connells has spent much time nationally promoting the Civil Trades, with the company fostering relationships with organisations such as the Southern Initiative to get young people into work.

Both Dave Connell and wife Margo were also recognised with individual awards for their contribution to the industry.

Dave Connell was made a Life Member of the Civil Contractors New Zealand organisation, which was in recognition of his work consolidating industry organisations and efforts in establishing the Civil Trades qualification. Margo Connell was also presented with a Service to Industry award for her contribution to CCNZ.

“This type of recognition is great and is a nice by-product of what we do,” explained Dave. “But it’s not why we’re here. We believe in employing skilled and talented people, giving them the training and support they need, then trusting them to get on and produce top quality work.

“That gives Margo and I immense satisfaction.”

“At Connell Contractors, we strongly believe in a culture of teamwork and training as our staff have been one of the main reasons for our on-going success,” said Margo Connell. “We put company culture alongside business strategy.

“I think we recognised earlier than most the need to embrace diversity in the workforce. This stemmed from our experience working in the Christchurch rebuild where there was high demand for experienced staff.”

Alongside Connells’ skilled and long-term workforce, the company has employed staff from a wide variety of nationalities. “These people bring new ideas, a willingness to learn and a contribution to the culture that makes Connell Contractors a great place to work,” explained Dave Connell.  “An important KPI for our foreign staff is to train young Kiwi’s.”

Connell Contractors operates throughout the North Island and is noted for working on projects with a degree of difficulty, or in high compliance environments, especially deep wet pipelines, marine work, shoring and dewatering, power reticulation and construction of multi-storey buildings in electrical switchyards.

Pictured below (left to right): Brian Warren (CCNZ President), Margo Connell and Dave Connell after Margo and Dave received their Service to Industry Award and CCNZ Life Membership respectively. Photo: CCNZ.

One of the Team | Tejinder Sadhar (Estimator)

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Tejinder (TJ) joined the Connell Contractors team in September 2016.
TJ moved to New Zealand from northern India. He completed his high school education in India before coming to New Zealand and pursuing further studies at Wintec. Before coming on board at Connell Contractors as an Estimator, he worked for Tasman Design & Civil.

What he most enjoys most about New Zealand is its greenery, the lakes around the country, beaches and walking tracks. Some of TJ’s interests are cricket and travelling.

TJ says what he most enjoys about working for Connells is “The feeling of being part of a team that all value and support each other.”