Project Manager - Gibbons Naylor Canterbury/Nelson Regional Office · Nelson

Naylor Love; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction company in Canterbury is looking for an experienced Project Manager to provide leadership on various commercial projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years in project management, preferably with New Zealand main contractor experience. Responsibilities include leading project teams, ensuring safe and effective delivery of projects, and maintaining a collaborative work environment. Benefits include medical insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Southern Cross medical insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible working options

Access to additional leave

Annual health checks and vaccinations

Children’s scholarships

Volunteer days

Professional development opportunities

Free counselling services

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years’ experience in project management.
• Proven track record of delivering large scale profitable projects.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage various construction projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely and effectively.
• Create team-oriented and collaborative work environments.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Commercial project delivery

Job description

About us

Gibbons Naylor are part of one of the largest commercial construction companies in New Zealand. Operating across 100+ projects nationwide with over 900+ employees, we are known in the industry for delivering high quality projects with the people to match.

Pivotal to our success, our culture is at the heart of everything we do. We offer an enjoyable place to work, career development and exposure to some of the country’s largest developments. Gibbons Naylor is shaping the future of construction in New Zealand; join our team today and love your job tomorrow.

The opportunity

Due to a promotion within the team we now have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Nelson team and provide leadership across a variety of projects.

We are seeking a motivated and driven team member, with New Zealand main contractor experience, who is proficient in delivering premium commercial projects.

You will have a minimum of ten years’ experience with a proven track record of delivering large scale profitable projects, with excellent analytical skills to understand and interpret complex technical specifications, drawings and documents and formulate work programmes from them.

Above all, you will be passionate delivering innovative solutions to our clients and have the aptitude to lead, manage and motivate effective project teams and sub‑contractors.

You will take ownership of outcomes for assigned projects, ensuring that the projects are delivered safely and successfully by creating a team oriented and collaborative work environment with a quality and cost‑effective service being delivered to our clients.

Why work for us

At Gibbons Naylor we understand work isn’t only about who you work for; it’s also about what you do and your experiences. When you join Gibbons Naylor you will understand the strength of our values and that “Our People are our Brand”; this is shaped by our employees having ownership of what they do. We will help you take charge of your career by giving you growth opportunities along the way.

Benefits

• Southern Cross medical insurance for you and your whānau (covers pre-existing conditions)
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible working options
• Access to purchase additional leave
• Annual skin checks, flu vaccinations and health checks
• Access to children’s scholarships to support your tamariki undertaking construction related study
• Staff purchasing benefits
• Volunteer days to give back to your local community
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Access to free independent counselling and support services for you and your family

Applications close on Friday, 16 January 2026.

To view a copy of the position description, please copy and paste the following link into your internet browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/801591_JobDesc.pdf

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre‑employment medical test including drug screening and be eligible to work in New Zealand either as a resident or by holding a current work visa, preferably in New Zealand.

Naylor Love is an equal opportunities employer and committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion across all areas of our business.

Building people, creating a sustainable future – He Whaihanga Tangata, He Waihanga Anamata Toitū.