Senior Estimator (water/structure)

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. ConsultANZ is looking for a Senior Estimator to join a top-tier civil contractor in the North Island, NZ. Our client operates in various civil sectors, including jetties, bridges, piling works, roads, and water infrastructure. Main Duties Your responsibilities are to: Prepare subcontract and materials inquiries and review subsequent quotations. Manage costs throughout the project life cycle. Experience in cost planning, bills of quantity preparation, measuring cost plans and contract administration. Check labour and plant resources accumulated in the cost estimate balance with those derived from the tender program. Providing accurate commercial advice to Construction Managers, Project Managers and the Senior Management team. Prepare the commercial tender for submission to the client. Prepare and present the commercial handover documents to the contract delivery team. Liaise with construction teams to ensure that output and resource data are collected, providing feedback for future tenders. Requirements Has a Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or construction-related qualification. At least 7+ years' experience in technically challenging projects – bridges, water treatment plants, etc. Experience in estimation software such as CostX, Benchmark, Excel, and Candy CCS. Has a background with previous demonstrated experience in successfully estimating and winning large-scale projects by managing an established team. An in-depth appreciation of engineering techniques, construction processes, and their suitability. Able to manage multiple tenders concurrently or singular large value tender. Practised in quantification and familiar with standard measurement methods and standard contract forms. Excellent communication skills. You must be able to professionally and assertively convey communication to all involved. Benefits: $130-160k + car + sponsorship visa + relocation support, negotiable dependent on experience. Work with a main contractor and provide practical solutions. Full-time position with the opportunity for career progression. Additional information Can be based anywhere in North Island, NZ $130-160k + car, negotiable depending on experience Permanent full-time #J-18808-Ljbffr