Expression of interest - civil construction roles

We’re building our Christchurch team for a major programme of civil infrastructure work, and we’re looking for experienced people who want to be part of it.

With the Brougham Street project getting underway in early 2027, Downer has opportunities coming up across civil construction, utilities, drainage, water, earthworks and pavement works. We’re inviting expressions of interest from people with a range of skills and experience who are interested in joining the team.

We’re interested in hearing from:

• Civil Labourers, skilled and general
• Excavator Operators, including 5T to 14T experience
• Class 2 and 4 Truck Drivers
• Drainlayers (CCC Authorised)
• Water Supply Installers (CCC Authorised)
• Leading Hands and Foremen
• Skilled Operators
• Multi-skilled civil workers
• People interested in developing their skills within drainage and water installation

What we are looking for

We’re looking for people who have experience working in civil construction and enjoy being part of a crew where the work can vary day to day.

Depending on the role, we’ll be looking for relevant licences, tickets, qualifications and practical experience, particularly across utilities, drainage, water, earthworks, pavement and general civil construction.

Most importantly, we want to hear from people who are keen to be part of a major programme of work in Christchurch and bring their skills and experience to the team.

Express Your Interest

If this sounds like something you’d like to be part of, submit your Expression of Interest along with an up-to-date CV outlining your experience, licences, tickets and qualifications.

Whether you’re already with Downer or are considering joining us, we’d love to hear from you.

Express your interest today and tell us where your experience could fit.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.