Civil Estimator

2 weeks ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand HarperSmith Full time
Harper Smith is currently recruiting for a dynamic and outgoing Civil Estimator to join an established civil contractor.

With a strong forward workload and continual growth, this is a highly respected and well known Civil Contractor, owned and operated in Hamilton.

Offering services a variety of civil structures includings bridges and marine projects, and wastewater treatment, the challenges are wide ranging and projects varied.

It will be part of a close knit management team and require someone who has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of a variety of civil projects ideally with some complex civil structures experience.

This is not a back office position and will entail liaison and negotiation with clients, engineers and sub contractors on a daily basis.

You will need to be comfortable speaking with and presenting to key clients and management and passionately marketing the business.


Main tasks of the role:

  • Negotiating with clients to obtain work
  • Read and interpret plans
  • Price jobs start to finish
  • Liaise daily with clients, engineers, subcontractors
- daily onsite visits and consultation

Skills and experience required:

  • NZDCE, NZCE, BE or equivalent
  • 3 + years estimating/project management/contract management experience in a broad range of civil works
  • Accurate and successful track record of notable past projects
  • Sound knowledge of a broad range construction styles
  • Knowledge of and/or contacts for subcontractors in central North Island would be an advantage
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Adaptable & flexible
  • Show initiative and work well as part of team
**Harper Smith Recruitment Ltd is a technical recruitment company specialising in the recruitment, search and selection of professionals within Construction, Engineering and Industrial Manufacturing related industries.

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