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EstimatorSenior Estimator Water

Turner & Townsend


Job Location:

Auckland - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 October 2026 (20 days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were seeking an Estimator / Senior Estimator based in Auckland to deliver accurate independent cost estimates for major water infrastructure projects across New Zealand. Working across water treatment wastewater treatment pump stations pipelines and associated civil infrastructure youll play a critical role in developing robust project budgets and providing strategic cost advice that helps deliver essential community services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop first-principles cost estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure projects including treatment plants pump stations pipelines reservoirs and associated civil
  • Quantify from design information and collaborate with engineers to ensure precision
  • Build and maintain estimating models for complex water sector projects incorporating construction methodologies staging and delivery risks.
  • Validate quantities and pricing from suppliers and contractors.
  • Source and review quotations negotiating competitive pricing.
  • Assess and price risk during early project stages.
  • Structure estimates bills of quantities and bills of materials.
  • Prepare clear detailed reports and present findings to stakeholders.
  • Deliver integrated estimating services offering strategic and technical advice throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications :

Were looking for a highly skilled professional who combines technical expertise with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • 5-10 years of industry experience ideally in water utilities and related sectors.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying Construction Economics Engineering or similar.
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI and CSS Candy/Quantum experience advantageous.
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills confident in presenting to stakeholders.
  • Consultancy experience and contractor-side knowledge.
  • Mechanical estimating experience is a bonus.
  • A collaborative team player with leadership potential and strong relationship-building skills.

Additional Information :

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review. 

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review. 


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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