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Wayne Collinson: Company Director  
Photo by Photography by Sacha

Wayne Collinson

Director:  Cove Civil Construction


Wayne has 30 years’ of experience in the Civil Construction industry. For the last 17 years, Wayne has worked in and been a part owner of a multi awarding winning construction company based in Waikato. Prior to this he worked for nine years with Hynds Pipe Systems, where he gained extensive product knowledge and management skills. Wayne also started his career working as a drainlayer for a local Whangarei company. 


Wayne is highly skilled in resourcing, coordinating with utilities providers and stakeholders, quality management, health and safety, coordinating work flow and reporting back to the client and any other stakeholders.


Wayne has demonstrated that he is equipped to undertake various high-value and complex contracts, some of which include his work on the Madill’s Farm stormwater upgrade for Auckland City Council, Maui Street to Te Marie Street and Aerodrome Road stormwater upgrade projects for Tauranga City Council, Christchurch Pressure Main 11 as part of the earthquake rebuild, Rotokauri bulk watermain and the Western Wastewater Interceptor projects for Hamilton City Council. 


Wayne recognises the vital role of good communication and pays particular attention to building good relationships with his colleagues, project teams, subcontractors and external stakeholders.


Photograph taken by "Photography by Sacha"

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Director of Cove Civil, Wayne will be the initial contact person for your project. He will provide you with a free, no obligation quote and if accepted will manage all aspects of your project including, Programming, Health and Safety, Quality Control and right through until you are happy with the finished product.


MANAGEMENT SKILLS

• Customer liaison

• Stakeholder management

• Contract management

• Staff and plant management

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

  • Certifying Registered Drainlayer 
  • Water ITO Level 4  
  • Civil Trades qualification in Pipeline Construction and Maintenance  
  • National Certificate in Water and Waste Reticulation Level 4 Supervisor  
  • STMS Level 1  
  • Heavy Traffic License W, T, R (Wheels, Tracks, Rollers)  
  • First Aid Certificate  
  • Confined Spaces  
  • Site Supervisor Gold Card  
  • Survey and Set Out  
  • Practical ESC Workshop 

Career History

2022 – Present Director Cove Civil Construction  

2006 – 2021: Director/Operation Manager, Connell Contractors  

2003– 2006: Site Supervisor/Foreman Pipelayer, Connell Contractors  

1994 – 2003: Key Account Manager, Hynds Pipe Systems 

1992 – 1993: Drainlayer, GC Richards Plumbing and Drainage 



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