Department Manager - Electrical at Fulton Hogan in Lower Hutt

Department Manager - Electrical

Location: Lower Hutt

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We have a unique opportunity for an Electrical Department Manager to lead our Wellington team. You’ll oversee maintenance contracts for Local Bodies, Councils, and other regional authorities, as well as medium-scale greenfield and brownfield projects across the Greater Wellington region.

You’ll lead teams delivering electrical work across highways and city streets, including street lighting, pole replacement, cabling, fittings, and ITS. This is a hands-on leadership role where strong relationships, safe delivery, and good work matter.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Lead a team of electricians, assigning tasks, providing guidance, and overseeing their work
• Pricing of work and preparation of tenders/quotes/estimates
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to understand project requirements and timelines
• Secure forward workload to maintain the department and meet targets
• Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, promoting a culture of safety among the team
• Lead and champion Fulton Hogan best practices, work procedures, health and safety, environment and quality procedures

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

• Registered Electrician with a current practising license (EWRB Registration)
• Proven experience (5+ years) as an electrician
• Class 1 full driver's licence
• In-depth knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including a strong understanding of the integration between the two
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and make informed decisions
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Experience in developing and leading training sessions for electrical and operational staff
• Financial and business acumen
• Pricing and tendering experience

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 after the eligibility period & Life insurance
• 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

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is what we do and how we do it. We’re a business built on strong relationships, real responsibility, and people who back each other to keep improving.

We’re not big on ego or unnecessary layers. We work side by side, ideas matter, and the best outcomes come from good people doing solid work together. We take the work seriously, not ourselves, and when it counts, we switch on and deliver.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

Apply now with your CV and a short cover note outlining your experience in electrical operations, contract delivery, and leading teams. If you’re ready to lead from the front and build something strong with a good team behind you, we’d like to hear from you.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.