Job details
Posted
26 August 2025Location
AucklandJob type
Permanent
Discipline
Infrastructure
Reference
987229Job description
Our client is a well-established civil contractor with a track record of delivering some of New Zealand’s largest water infrastructure projects.
Their mission is to provide high-quality, resilient infrastructure that supports Kiwi communities and allows people to focus on what matters most and live their lives without interruption.
About the role:
They are seeking a Senior Estimator with proven experience securing and winning work in the three waters sector. This role also includes responsibility for leading and developing a team of estimators.
The ideal candidate will bring 10–15 years’ experience, pricing and bidding on projects such as pump stations, water treatment plants, watermains, and pipelines.
They will be detail-focused, commercially astute, and skilled at building strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
What’s in it for you?
Their mission is to provide high-quality, resilient infrastructure that supports Kiwi communities and allows people to focus on what matters most and live their lives without interruption.
About the role:
They are seeking a Senior Estimator with proven experience securing and winning work in the three waters sector. This role also includes responsibility for leading and developing a team of estimators.
The ideal candidate will bring 10–15 years’ experience, pricing and bidding on projects such as pump stations, water treatment plants, watermains, and pipelines.
They will be detail-focused, commercially astute, and skilled at building strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary package with additional benefits
- Lead a team of Estimators on critical community infrastructure projects
- Flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home
- Develop safe, efficient construction methodologies and programmes.
- Source and assess subcontractor and supplier quotes.
- Ensure precise costing and quantities through detailed analysis.
- Produce accurate, competitive bids with clear, concise documentation.
- Prepare professional tender submissions with innovative, value-added solutions.
- Comply with Tender and Contract Review procedures and complete documentation on time.
- Finalise tenders early to allow thorough internal review.
- Provide post-tender analysis on factors driving outcomes.
- Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying (or another relevant discipline)
- Circa 10-15 years’ experience as an Estimator (or other relevant role) ideally within the three waters space
- Strong attention to detail and proven relationship-building skills
- Local experience and NZ work rights are essential