Lead Estimator

Just imagine your future with us

At Aurecon we see the future through a very different lens. Do you

Innovation eminence and digital are at the heart of everything we do. Are you excited about the future

Are you driven by the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex projects around the world and to learn from the best We are.

Diversity is at the core of everything we do. We work together to create a culture based on respect trust and inclusiveness. Our differences are what fuel our creativity.

What will you do

The Lead Estimator plays a key role in developing leading and delivering robust cost estimation processes across all stages of projects. The role requires strong first-principles estimating capability technical understanding and the ability to coordinate inputs across engineering procurement construction and project delivery teams.

Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams locally and offshore you will apply sound engineering judgement Aurecons values and New Zealand design standards to deliver practical sustainable and client-focused solutions. This role supports Aurecons commitment tobringing ideas to life creating positive outcomes for communities and fostering an inclusive high-performing global workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead estimating activities across multiple disciplines functions and project lifecycles.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates across all project phases including concept FEED detailed design and project delivery.

• Develop robust pricing including first-principles estimates for both greenfield and brownfield projects.

• Prepare cost estimates aligned with the proposed delivery methodology incorporating labour rates productivity factors escalation and clearly defined assumptions exclusions and qualifications.

• Develop detailed first-principles build-ups including labour hours quantities productivity materials and equipment requirements.

• Identify assess and manage estimating risks including scope gaps programme assumptions productivity risks and resourcing constraints ensuring all risks and assumptions are clearly documented and understood.

• Coordinate estimating inputs across engineering procurement construction suppliers and other project stakeholders.

• Support project delivery through estimating input during project handover and early execution phases.

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior estimators supporting the development of estimating capability within the team.

• Prepare and maintain detailed estimating spreadsheets cost databases pricing schedules and tender/submission documentation.

• Review estimates to ensure accuracy completeness consistency and alignment with project scope and commercial requirements.

• Support continuous improvement of estimating methodologies tools databases and processes.

We know todays complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets.

What can you bring to the team

Firstly you will share our genuine passion for re-imagining engineering and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future. You will also need the following:

• Minimum eight (8) years estimating experience with recognised engineering contractors heavy construction companies or engineering consulting organisations.

• Strong first-principles estimating knowledge with demonstrated ability to undertake detailed quantity take-offs and cost build-ups.

• Demonstrated experience developing first-principles labour-hour build-ups for: Structural steel Mechanical equipment Piping Engineering and design packages

• Strong understanding of construction methodologies productivity factors labour rates materials equipment and project delivery requirements.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills particularly Microsoft Excel.

• Strong technical capability in reading and interpreting construction plans drawings specifications scopes of work and other technical documentation.

• Proficiency in estimating software and other relevant digital estimating tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to confidently engage with engineering procurement construction commercial suppliers and project management teams.

• Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy quality and consistency.

• Strong analytical problem-solving communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.

Desirable Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying Engineering Estimating Construction Management or a related discipline.

• Experience with project management and/or project controls platforms.

• Experience leading and mentoring an estimating team.

• Experience in major capital projects resources mining energy infrastructure or heavy industrial projects.

• Familiarity with estimating databases benchmarking historical cost data and cost reporting systems.

OurAurecon Attributesdefine our way of being they are a collection of qualities that makes us who we are. Individually and collectively they unleash the true power of Aurecon they make us stand out from the crowd and are critical to our success. We dont expect you to have all eight of the attributes but one that is unique to you.

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life. Does that sound like you

About Us

Headquartered in Australia Aurecon is one of the leading international engineering design and advisory company that brings vital engineering experience technical capabilities and design expertise to an extensive range of markets.

Over the last 85 years our team of more than 7800 experts located in 11 locations across the globe have collaborated with our clients and partners to reimagine shape and engineer clever innovative and sustainable solutions to solve some of the worlds most complex challenges.

In Asia where the region is undergoing rapid transformation in areas of sustainability digital and infrastructure we lead by being innovative flexible and nimble. We embrace design-led thinking an approach that is guided by digital engineering the user experience and sustainability ensuring that the work we do is future ready and leaves a legacy for the next generation.

Think engineering. Think again.