Graduate Estimator

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Connetics Full time
At Connetics, you'll get more of what matters. More satisfaction, a more active role in problem-solving and decision-making, and more life in a day.


Picture a new life where you're All Ways Connected to development opportunities, a commitment to your safety, and an approach towards innovation where your input is respected and valued.


Our Company


As a leading contractor in the electrical distribution industry in New Zealand, we are committed to delivering quality-focused contracting services to a range of clients nationwide.

Connetics is committed to the health and safety of our employees, contractors, customers and the community.

By putting a strong focus on health and safety, we aim to be an industry leader in safety performance and to ensure all our staff go home safely every day.


The Role


The Graduate Estimator forms an integral part of the Estimating Team and can utilise their developing knowledge base and recent learnings to support a quality end-to-end customer experience by providing accurate and timely tenders/quotes for a variety of customers.


The Graduate Estimator will work collaboratively with the Canterbury Regional Team, Field Teams, and Supply + Logistics teams, developing their own strong technical and analytical background, and excellent communication skills in the provision of high-quality quoting and tender preparation services to achieve Connetics' business strategy and meet contractual obligations.


Required skills & experience

  • Essential:
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)
  • Proficient computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Microsoft Project
  • Outstanding organisational, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
  • Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines
  • Current and valid driver's licence
  • Desired:
  • Qualification in Quantity Surveying or Project Management
  • Experience in estimating software, SAP and CMS
  • Experience within the electrical distribution industry

What we offer

  • Develop your career with us. We provide and pay for all the training you need to do your job (first aid, traffic management, electrical safety, etc.)
  • Modern wellmaintained fleet of vehicles & plant, including latest tools & equipment
  • Competitive hourly rate and penal rates.
  • Allowances & Paid travel time
  • PPE provided annually, includes Merino base layers
  • Kiwisaver at 3% on top of your wage (This applies when you are eligible to receive in New Zealand)
  • Wellness initiatives including flu vaccinations
  • Access to discounted medical insurance
  • Worklife balance
  • Social Club with access to company Hanmer holiday home
  • Long Service Leave

Additional Information

Pre-Employment Tests | Medical & Ministry of Justice
Connetics require all successful applicants to complete a Pre-Employment medical test, which includes a Drug and Alcohol test and a pre-employment Ministry of Justice check

Permanent Full Time

Job no:
BJAK37781

Location:
Canterbury Region

Closing Date:
Saturday, 11 March 2023

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