Construction momentum builds across New Zealand
Jobs growth in New Zealand’s construction industry is gathering pace as several large infrastructure developments have
commenced or are about to get underway, says recruiting experts Hays Construction.
Project Engineers, Civil Managers and Quantity Surveyors/Estimators are among the roles topping the list of skills in
demand in the Hays Quarterly Report for October to December 2014.
“New jobs are being created due to the increase in workload throughout the civil sector in both Auckland and
Christchurch,” says Jason Walker, Managing Director of Hays in New Zealand. “There is also a great deal of anticipation
around the Wellington ‘Transmission Gully’ project.”
“Auckland’s increase in large civil roading projects has led to strong demand for tertiary qualified Project Engineers
and Civil Managers with roading and drainage experience.
“In addition, residential demand for Project Managers is expected to rival that of Quantity Surveyors as Auckland’s
housing market continues to grow. Civil companies are now struggling to source qualified Project Managers with
experience in roading and subdivisions,” says Jason.
According to the recruiter, demand for skilled construction professionals is also growing in Christchurch. “There is
currently a significant shortage of candidates with New Zealand experience available in Christchurch. Intermediate
candidates with four to eight years’ experience are the most challenging to find and are needed for commercial,
residential and civil projects.
“The housing boom is creating a need for residential specialists such as Estimators and Quantity Surveyors and there is
currently demand for both temporary and permanent roles in the industry,” says Jason. “We are also experiencing a great
deal of optimism surrounding pending major commercial developments in Auckland and Christchurch.”
Other areas of demand in construction include Interiors Site Managers, Civil Estimators, Earthworks Supervisors, Civil
Quantity Surveyors, Foremen/women (Commercial and Residential) and Site Engineers.
For the full list of skills in demand, please view our Hays Quarterly Report.
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