Estimator

*We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join the Higgins team based in Masterton. You will be a key part of the bidding and tender preparation processes for the Masterton area.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will join an experienced team who manage the full tender process, including risk prediction, assessment and valuation; preparation, review, and delivery of tenders and quotes; pricing of variations; attribute writing and detailed bid submission.

We are seeking a candidate with a minimum of 2-3 years of Estimating experience in the Civil Construction industry. Experience across all civil disciplines, including earthworks, pavements, surfacing, and drainage, is highly beneficial.

Come join the Higgins team:

• Competitive Salary
• Work alongside a team with a wealth of industry experience, you can continue to grow your estimating capability
• In house technical training and leadership development programmes

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Minimum of 2-3 years Estimating Experience in the Civil Construction Industry
• Proven experience working on civil construction and/or roading tenders and projects
• Hands on experience working on tenders and bids and their complexities
• Proficient with CCS Candy, Benchmark and Microsoft Projects
• A result focused, commercially astute outlook and a practical approach to problem solving
• Ability to handle a diverse workload, whilst finding creative and forward-thinking solutions
• Technical qualifications preferred
• Client engagement experience, you will work with clients/customers to ensure they understand our bids and resolve concerns or issues
• Sound contractual knowledge especially NZS 3910:2013

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haerenga*

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.