Site Manager – Services (Electrician Background)
Beyond Recruitment
Listing Description
Description
This is a Tier 2 main contractor has built a strong reputation from successful proven project delivery over the past decade. They boast a high staff retention rate; they fly under the radar but deliver high profile projects. With recent signed contracts, 2026 is shaping up to be a big year for them.
They are after a Site Manager – Services to take ownership of all building services delivery on a large, complex project. This role is ideal for a qualified electrician who has moved into site or services management and wants to step into a leadership position on a high-profile build.
About the Role
You’ll oversee the coordination, installation, and quality of all building services on site, with a strong focus on electrical systems while also managing mechanical, hydraulic, and fire services. Working closely with the Building Services Manager, Project Director, and subcontractors, you’ll ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme and design intent.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day services delivery on site across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and fire systems
- Oversee subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to programme
- Review drawings, identify clashes, and support design coordination
- Ensure compliance with H&S, QA, and site standards
- Work closely with the Building Services Manager to resolve technical issues
- Monitor progress, report on services milestones, and support commissioning activities
- Maintain strong communication between site teams, consultants, and subcontractors
About You
- Registered Electrician or strong electrical trade background
- 5+ years’ experience in commercial construction, ideally in a services or site management role
- Strong understanding of building services installation and sequencing
- Confident managing subcontractors and driving programme outcomes
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and coordination skills
- Proactive, detail-focused, and able to work autonomously
Salary: $140K - $150K + vehicle
For further information, please call Matt on 0275544064 or send your resume to matt.shortt@beyond.co.nz
Ref: 131401
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Matt Shortt for more information.
Beyond Recruitment
We have a talented team of people who recruit throughout New Zealand and love to go Above and Beyond for candidates and employers. We operate ten specialist teams across all key disciplines within an organisational structure, and our highly experienced consultants often further specialise in a particular role type. This means that whether you are looking for a new role or looking to find the best talent, we know where to look and who to speak to.
Our teams deliver nationwide recruitment services across:
Permanent Recruitment Contracting Solutions Temporary Staffing Solutions Executive Search and Executive Recruitment Managed Talent Solutions Payrolling
Here at Beyond Recruitment, we are passionate about Aotearoa and its people. We aim to advance the opportunity for employers to succeed through the placement of top people while equally advancing the careers of our candidates. We are committed to working to benefit New Zealand both in business and the wider community through our work. Diversity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. We are also proud to support a number of charities annually and love giving back to the diverse communities we serve. Our Values
As a values-led business, we are passionate about New Zealand and seeing New Zealand organisations succeed through great people.
Our core values are:
We are fair, open, flexible, professional and honest in all our dealings
We treat all people with respect
We work collaboratively
We stand for excellence in delivery and value
We work to benefit New Zealand
When you work with us, you will find us to be astute, relaxing, effective, engaging, refreshing and stimulating. We look forward to hearing from you!
