Civil Estimator

The Company

Our client is a growing and highly regarded civil infrastructure contractor delivering complex projects across three waters, civil infrastructure, structures and treatment throughout New Zealand.

With a strong pipeline of work and a practical, high-performing team, they offer the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects where your input is genuinely valued.

Due to continued growth and a strong forward workload, they are looking for an experienced Civil Estimator to join their Auckland team.

The Role

The Estimator will play a key role in pricing and securing a diverse range of three waters and civil infrastructure projects, working closely with the delivery and commercial teams to develop accurate, competitive and buildable tenders.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate and competitive tenders for three waters and complex civil infrastructure projects.
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and project requirements to identify scope, risks and opportunities.
• Developing detailed quantities, cost estimates, construction methodologies and programmes.
• Obtaining, assessing and negotiating quotations from subcontractors, suppliers and specialist trades.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and construction teams to ensure tenders are practical, achievable and commercially sound.
• Identifying project risks, exclusions, assumptions and opportunities and incorporating these into tender submissions.
• Developing innovative and value-engineered solutions to improve project outcomes and competitiveness.
• Preparing professional tender submissions and ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and within required timeframes.
• Supporting tender reviews, commercial analysis and handover from estimating through to project delivery.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Contributing to post-tender reviews and continuously improving estimating processes and methodologies.

Skills And Experience

• 5+ years' experience in civil construction estimating, ideally within three waters, utilities or major infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, including pipelines, drainage, earthworks, structures and associated civil works.
• Proven ability to prepare tenders from concept through to submission, including quantities, pricing, methodology and programme development.
• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to identify project risks, opportunities and cost drivers.
• Practical understanding of civil construction methodologies and what is required to successfully deliver projects on site.
• Experience working with subcontractors and suppliers and obtaining and analysing competitive pricing.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work and contract documentation.
• High level of attention to detail with strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency with estimating and construction software, with experience using Expert Estimation, Candy or similar advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with experience in project programming software such as MS Project desirable.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders, priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• New Zealand civil construction experience is highly regarded.

Benefits

• $160K - $185K + Car
• Opportunity to work on complex and technically challenging three waters and infrastructure projects
• Strong pipeline of forward work and long-term career stability
• Practical, collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Opportunity to have a visible impact on projects from the tender stage through to delivery

If you're an experienced Civil Estimator with a strong background in three waters or civil infrastructure and you're looking for a role where you can have genuine ownership of your work, I'd like to hear from you.

Please submit your CV through or call me on 0277722711 for a confidential discussion.