Our History, Keeping it in the Family

Land + Sea Civil has been a family business since 1982.

When Brian James started the Company with the attitude to do the job once, and do it right. He also believed in retaining a strong family culture within the Company. Brian passed those values and beliefs onto the next generation - his daughter and son in-law who brought the company in 2017.

Today we have 18 Staff members with several of our staff having been with us for over 15 years, and one employee with us for over 30 years!

Our People First

We believe our employees are our biggest asset.

No matter how stocked we are with plant and equipment, if we don’t have happy, skilled, trained and competent employees everything else is irrelevant.

  • For us investing in our employee’s development is invaluable. We are committed to:
  • Training for our employees to keep themselves and others safe while at work.
  • Providing personal development opportunities for employees to widen their skills and knowledge
  • Involving our employees in improvements and development of our Integrated Management Systems & Procedures.

Our Management Team

DIRECTOR / PROJECT MANAGER

Craig Vare

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DIRECTOR / IMS / H&S MANAGER

Chantelle James

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GENERAL PROJECT MANAGER

George Minty

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Our Management Team

DIRECTOR / PROJECT MANAGER

Craig Vare

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Qualifications

  • National Cert in Drain laying
  • National Cert in Occupational Health &
    Safety
    National Cert in Infrastructure Works (Pipe
    Laying)
  • National Cert in Carpentry
  • LBP Licensed Builder
  • PGDB CERT Licensed Drainlayer

Craig has been the Contract & Project Manager for Land + Sea Civil since 2011 and is now a Director.

Land + Sea Civil have been operating successfully with the management structure of Craig’s role being the Contract and Project Manager and utilising a Project Administrating Engineer to assist Craig.

Prior to working for Land + Sea Civil Craig owned and operated his own construction company.

Craig is a licence builder with a valid LBP Licence and a certified drainlayer.

Craig has also completed a NC in Occupational H&S, NC in Infrastructure Pipe Laying and qualified in Effluent Pond Construction and Design.

Craig is a super-user of Procore. Procore enables Land + Sea Civil to have and share with our clients our outstanding documenting, reporting, record keeping, and transparent communication between the Contract & Project Manager, The Site Foreman, Engineer and our clients.

Land + Sea Civil is renowned for its quality, innovation, and client relationships where Craig is a driving force.

Our Management Team

DIRECTOR / IMS / H&S MANAGER

Chantelle James

pics people bio chantelle

Chantelle has been working for Land + Sea Civil since 2008, and in October 2017 became a Director...

Our Management Team

GENERAL PROJECT MANAGER

George Minty

pics people bio george

Craig has been the Contract & Project Manager for Land + Sea Civil since 2011 and is now a Director.

Land + Sea Civil have been operating successfully with the management structure of Craig’s role being the Contract and Project Manager and utilising a Project Administrating Engineer to assist Craig.

Prior to working for Land + Sea Civil Craig owned and operated his own construction company.

Craig is a licence builder with a valid LBP Licence and a certified drainlayer.

Craig has also completed a NC in Occupational H&S, NC in Infrastructure Pipe Laying and qualified in Effluent Pond Construction and Design.

Craig is a super-user of Procore. Procore enables Land + Sea Civil to have and share with our clients our outstanding documenting, reporting, record keeping, and transparent communication between the Contract & Project Manager, The Site Foreman, Engineer and our clients.

Land + Sea Civil is renowned for its quality, innovation, and client relationships where Craig is a driving force.

Our wide scope of expertise

Rock Revetment + Civil Coastal Works

Civil Construction Excellence

Utilities + Earthworks

Watercourse + Pond Infrastructure

Civil Infrastructure + Drainage

Pavement, Pathways + Cycleways

LS Civil Accreditations

Building Trust for a Safer, Sustainable Future

At Land + Sea Civil, our mission is to deliver exceptional infrastructure while minimising our impact on people, communities, and the environment.

As a Net Carbon Zero accredited company, we are committed to science-based climate action. This recognition reflects our dedication to safeguarding the environment and supporting the long-term wellbeing of Aotearoa and its people.

Health and safety are at the heart of everything we do. Our strong safety culture fosters a work environment that proactively prevents injuries and promotes wellbeing across all projects.

Backed by deep technical expertise and robust resources, we consistently deliver high-quality outcomes. We take pride in exceeding client expectations—ensuring every project is completed with precision, care, and long-term value.