Environmental Laboratory Supervisor

Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan

We’re looking for an Environmental Laboratory Supervisor to join our team in our Christchurch based Civil Engineering laboratory. In this role, you’ll lead day-to-day environmental laboratory operations, support quality testing and reporting, and help ensure our environmental and infrastructure work is backed by accurate, reliable data.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

The Environmental Laboratory carries out testing on groundwater, drinking water, soil contamination, stack emissions, and air quality.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll oversee day-to-day laboratory activities, support your team by staying involved in testing, and help keep standards high across testing, reporting, and compliance. You’ll work closely with operational teams and stakeholders to make sure the lab runs smoothly and delivers results people can rely on. There’s also some away work involved from time to time.

It’s a great fit for someone who can bring a relaxed, low-ego leadership style while still knowing when to lift the bar and keep things on track. Good work in this role means leading by example, backing your team, and always looking for ways to improve.
 

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate environmental-testing technicians so work is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Plan and allocate day-to-day environmental-testing workloads.
• Act as the main point of contact for environmental-testing requests, ensuring agreed delivery times for test results are met and clients are kept informed.
• Ensure test methods, ISO 17025, IANZ and Laboratory Quality Manual requirements are consistently followed and supported through audits and proficiency testing.
• Oversee equipment calibration and maintenance.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• Proven experience in an environmental setting (water sampling, soil contamination, stack emissions, personal monitoring or air quality)
• Experience leading or supervising people, with a collaborative and down-to-earth style.
• Current member of a relevant industry group.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory quality systems, testing procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Great organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work and keep things moving.
• A proactive, safety-focused mindset and a genuine interest in developing people and improving processes
   

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

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. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top‑up payment with additional return‑to‑work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets – from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.

Learn more about us at Homepage - Fulton Hogan and apply to be part of our growing industry.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply:

If you’re ready to lead a great team, lift performance, and help deliver good work that matters, apply now and start your journey with our Fulton Hogan whānau.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.