Senior Estimator

What can we offer you?

• Generous base salary + Health Insurance
• Company vehicle, phone and laptop
• Autonomy and variety in your day to day work

About Heron Construction

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established family-owned business operating in the dredging and marine construction sector in both New Zealand and Australia. Known for delivering high-quality dredging, marine piling and marine construction, projects, Heron Construction pride themselves on strong relationships, a supportive culture, and a commitment to doing things right.

About the role

Heron Construction is looking for a Senior Estimator to join their Operations Team, reporting to the Managing Director. This is a hands-on, senior position with a strong mix of technical estimating, proposal coordination, and stakeholder management.

As the Senior Estimator, you'll be a key member of the operations team, responsible for leading estimating activities and driving new business success.

Day to day, you will:

• Lead and deliver pre-construction estimating from concept design through to working drawings for dredging, marine piling, and marine structures
• Complete quantity take-offs and pricing, and continually check estimates and documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate resources and workload to ensure proposals are delivered on time
• Work closely with Design Managers and key stakeholders to support design control and strong bid submissions
• Undertake site visits, design reviews, and contribute to contract negotiations as required
• Compile and coordinate bid submission information with proposal sponsors
• Support planning for future work and contribute to strong client relationships and public relations
• Support the development and implementation of company policies and procedures, including HSE and quality requirements

What We're Looking For:

• A can-do attitude
• Strong customer and stakeholder focus
• Ability to perform under pressure
• A team player who gets stuck in
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Leadership capability
• familiarity with Candy Construction Software, MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and AutoCAD

You'll also bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or Construction
• 10-15 years' estimating experience (marine or civil preferred)
• Experience in first-principles estimating
• Solid understanding of construction and marine project activities
• Strong commercial awareness and communication skills

The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment medical and drug test prior to the commencement of employment.

Ready To Apply?

If you have the skills mentioned plus a great sense of humour and want to join a business that celebrates achievement, then apply via the link! Please include a cover letter and updated CV.

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