Senior Estimator

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Discounts for Samsung Repco PB Tech Gym memberships and more!
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
• Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leaders programme for top performers

Te kōwhiringa The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Estimator to join our South Region team. This is a pivotal role responsible for leading the development of accurate competitive and commercially robust estimates for civil construction projects and long-term maintenance contracts throughout the Lower North Island and South Island.

Working closely with operational leaders commercial teams project managers and business development professionals you will play a vital role in securing work that drives business growth while managing risk and maximising project profitability.

As a Senior Estimator you will provide leadership throughout the tendering process developing first-principles estimates and bid strategies that support successful project outcomes across a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects.

Were ideally looking for someone based in Wellington; however wed love to hear from strong candidates in Christchurch Hastings Palmerston North or Dunedin too.

This role works across our South Region so youll have the opportunity to collaborate with teams throughout the Lower North Island and South Island with occasional travel as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of detailed first principles cost estimates for civil construction and maintenance projects.
• Develop bid strategies aligned with market conditions and business objectives.
• Analyse market trends competitor activity and pricing intelligence.
• Act as a key representative during tender submissions and bid development activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients consultants suppliers subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Mentor Assistant Estimators Graduates and Cadets.
• Promote best-practice estimating methodologies and standardised processes.
• Ensure Health Safety Environmental and Sustainability considerations are embedded throughout the estimating process.

Nga pūkenga matua Important Skills

To be successful in this position you will bring extensive New Zealand civil construction estimating experience and a strong understanding of infrastructure project delivery.

Youll also bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying Civil Engineering Construction Management or similar.

• Minimum 10 years experience within the New Zealand civil construction industry.

• Minimum 10 years estimating experience in a structured tendering environment.

• Demonstrated expertise in First Principles Estimating.

• Proven experience pricing civil infrastructure projects

• Strong understanding of NZS contract frameworks procurement models and infrastructure delivery methodologies.

• Experience using estimating software such as Candy Benchmark or similar industry systems.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

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Me pēhea ki te tono How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 733485

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement please talk to our team.