People are the foundation for long-term success

This philosophy underpins Rigg-Zschokke commitment to its people and the commitment Rigg-Zschokke people have to the company. Management are as long-serving as they are dedicated. Client service and satisfaction drive management’s belief that Rigg-Zschokke people at all levels must be responsible to client needs.

Chris Hurrell, Managing Director

As Managing Director with over 35 years service with Rigg-Zschokke Chris has extensive experience in construction, project management and CAD design. The largest project Chris managed was Masterton Hospital Redevelopment – value $30M handling initial inquiries through to development of proposals, submissions and subsequent Project Management through to completion. The wide range of construction Chris has been involved with during his employment has ensured a complete understanding of construction systems and services, which is continually increasing as changes and improvements are made in the industry.

Mike Arnopp, Quantity Surveyor

Mike is a Registered Quantity Surveyor with over 30 years’ experience in tendering, cost control and Contracts Management. Responsibilities include negotiating and tendering commercial projects, financial control of contracts including preparing progress claims, claiming variations and preparing final accounts, Project Management including programming, resource management and cost control.  Each of the roles involve maintaining relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers and working as part of a team to achieve successful outcomes, so that projects are completed to a high standard of quality, on time and within budget.

David Hargood, Project Manager

David has over 36 years’ service with Rigg-Zschokke  commencing as apprentice carpenter.  David has a proven record of leadership and an ability to focus site personnel on achieving goals.  He has a wealth of industry knowledge in both construction and the latest products that are likely to be used and are ever changing.  David has successfully carried out the Construction Management role at JNL over a period of 15 years, totalling more than 30 million dollars of work.

Bryce Jolliffe, Project Manager

Bryce has been in his current role as Project Manager for 10 years and has been with the company for over 30 years. Bryce was involved in the construction of the Masterton Hospital Project as Construction Supervisor and was in charge of site construction and co-ordinating of all sub-contractors. Bryce has experience in project management, staff management, management of sub-contractors and OSH regulations and specialises in Health Care Related and Education projects.

Linda Hannam, Health & Safety Manager

Linda has expertise in hazard and risk assessment and implementation of safety processes. She is adept in preparing health and safety management plans in consultation with the project management team, implementing them on site and monitoring their application and success.  Beyond her team’s safety, she will also strive to ensure the public’s safety during construction by actively enforcing stakeholder health and safety engagement strategies.

Geoff Corbett, Painting Department Manager

Geoff joined the staff at Rigg-Zschokke Ltd in 1984 as a qualified carpenter.  From jobbing foreman  Geoff progressed through to his current positions as Painting Department Manager and Contracts Manager.  Geoff has experience in tendering and financial management of contracts as well as project & staff management.  As an experienced carpenter and manager, Geoff has a high level of communication skills which enables him to manage clients, carpenters, sub-contractors & architects to complete projects in a successful & professional manner.