About us

Specialising in earthworks, roading, utility installation, and site works, we excel in the construction and maintenance of three waters infrastructure and a broad range of civil projects for both the commercial and private sectors in addition to local government.

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Specialising in earthworks, roading, utility installation, and site works, we excel in the construction and maintenance of three waters infrastructure and a broad range of civil projects for both the commercial and private sectors in addition to local government.

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People focused, quality driven

We are a tight knit group with a focus on quality, efficiency and teamwork. We’re proud of what we do and how we do it. We work hard to operate a successful business that also provides a positive environment for our families, promotes personal growth and makes a meaningful contribution to our community.

Our history

Pritchard Civil was started by David Pritchard and his brother Stuart in the 1970’s. David was an Otaki local, having lived and worked on the coast his whole life. He was a genuine entrepreneur, passionate about progress, development and bringing economic opportunities to a community he loved. He was a visionary and saw opportunities where others only saw challenges.

David has passed his vision, passion for development and ‘can do’ attitude on to his sons John and Sam Pritchard who purchased Pritchard Civil Limited in 2017 and have brought new energy and fresh ideas to the company.

“We grew up working in the business so we both are grateful and proud of the foundations that have been laid to date. We are also conscious of the need to innovate and evolve to sustain long-term success. Therefore, we try to incorporate a combination of hard earned knowledge and forward-thinking into everything we do.

Our vision is to sustainably grow the business through diversification and utilising technology while maintaining a focus on family values, efficiency, quality and making a positive contribution to our community.”

–  John and Sam Pritchard

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Our clients

Proud to work with local councils, iwi, government departments, large corporations, land developers, and private individuals.

Health & safety

At Pritchard Civil, the health and safety of our team, partners, and community is at the core of everything we do. We prioritise a safe working environment through strict adherence to industry-leading safety standards and a proactive approach to risk management and training.

Our Sustainable Approach

At the heart of our commitment to sustainability is a belief in fostering a stronger, healthier team — it can also make economic sense, too.

We’re dedicated to supporting our employees and community, and we actively assist our clients in reaching their sustainability goals. With sustainability already embedded in our business practices, a reflection of our genuine commitment to responsible processes, we’ve only had to made small adjustments so far.

We’re keeping a close eye on industry advancements, such as carbon footprint reduction initiatives and new EV technology, which we anticipate will bring both environmental and economic benefits. Stay tuned for updates—like our current exploration into a solar array installation on our head office roof!

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  • “We know that our people are our most valuable asset and our greatest strength. Our team is highly skilled, experienced and we foster a team culture to support and challenge individuals to grow. This has created a workforce that looks out for each other and takes pride in the work we do which is a true asset to any project we take on.”

    John Pritchard, Managing Director

  • “We believe nothing beats on-the-job training, and we’re fortunate to have some incredibly experienced professionals who are eager to mentor and guide our apprentices and transfer decades worth of invaluable on the job and certification learning to our next generation.”

    Hira Fulford, Operations Manager

  • “Since joining Pritchard Civil, I’ve come to appreciate the strong, family oriented culture within the company. It’s awesome to work in an environment where team members genuinely support and help each other when needed. Collaboration as a company is unique these days in the industry, it’s one of the reasons I enjoy being part of the team.”

    John Monu, Project Manager

  • “We recently attained a 5-star rating from Impac Prequal. Safety is a shared responsibility and I am proud of our team getting on board with new software to make this happen.”

    Mel Fulford, Contracts Manager