Site Supervisor – Mechanical Plant Installation

Lakeland Steel Limited is a leading provider of mechanical plant design, fabrication, and installation across New Zealand’s industrial sector. We’re looking for an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee mechanical installation projects and ensure they’re delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

If you’re a confident leader who enjoys coordinating people, solving problems, and working closely with clients, this role offers plenty of variety and responsibility.

About the Role You’ll be responsible for day‑to‑day site supervision, coordinating installation teams, managing client expectations, and ensuring projects run smoothly from planning through to commissioning and handover.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain project plans, schedules, and resources
• Overseeing installation work to meet engineering designs and client requirements
• Conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies
• Point of contact for clients
• Supervising site teams and ensuring safety and quality standards are met
• Monitoring progress, resolving issues, and preventing delays
• Managing commissioning, testing, and handover
• Leading toolbox talks, site audits, and supporting incident investigations
• Optimising labour, equipment, and materials
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Reporting daily on progress

What You’ll Bring

• Experience supervising mechanical installation or industrial construction projects
• Strong planning, coordination, and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and client‑management capability
• Confidence making decisions and solving problems on the fly
• Solid understanding of health & safety requirements
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, and timelines
• A commitment to quality, safety, and great client outcomes

Why Join Us

• Work with a respected NZ engineering and fabrication company
• Lead varied and interesting industrial installation projects
• Supportive team environment with strong internal capability
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Projects delivered on time, within budget, and to specification
• Strong client relationships and positive feedback
• Zero harm and full HSE compliance
• Efficient use of labour, equipment, and materials
• Continuous improvement initiatives implemented