Civil Estimator

1 day ago


New Zealand Platinum Recruitment Limited Full time

One of New Zealand's Main Civil Contractors responsible for it's infrastructure are on the look out for Civil Estimators

There has never been a better opportunity for an infrastructure professional to secure a spot in a tight knit team.

Day to day, they design, build, and service Australasias major civil infrastructure. From roads to rail, ports, and airports, their Transport division is responsible for keeping New Zealand moving.

**About the job**:
The team has an opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join their busy team based in Dunedin.

With a strong construction pipeline in the Civil Construction sector, their business is well positioned to continue on this growth trajectory. The successful applicant will be expected to add value to an experienced construction team with estimating expertise across a range of integrated roading construction and maintenance projects.

Key responsibilities will include liaising with delivery managers, tender preparation and estimating, negotiation and handover, and evaluation and performance appraisal of subcontractors and suppliers.

You will also:

- Interpret plans, regulations and codes of practice
- Inspect work and materials for compliance with specifications, regulations and standards, and calculating costs and estimating time scales
- Perform routine computations and plotting preliminary data.

**About you**:

- Strong industry experience with a good understanding of asset components
- Experience with proprietary estimating packages (e.g. CANDY, CostX, Benchmark)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong commercial / numerical and analytical ability with a diligent eye for detail
- High level negotiation and analytical skills
- Sound working knowledge of Project Management principles
- Proven ability to work under pressure and prioritize
- Experience in a structured tendering environment

**Benefits**
Working for a progressive and stable employer, they offer more than just the basics you'd expect from a large organization. Their benefits are designed to develop the whole person, at home and at work. Heres just a brief insight into some of the many things they can offer you:

- Salary range of $75,000 - $135,000
- Free access for you and your immediate family to mental health & counselling services
- A Flexible Working Policy
- Dedicated personal development plans that are reviewed quarterly, empowering you to take ownership of your career trajectory
- Access to over 50 training programmes including Leadership Pathways
- The latest and greatest tools of the trade their people require to successfully perform in their roles
- Access to a comprehensive employee benefits package through their partners all employees have access to a great range of corporate discounts and benefits across banking, insurance, retailers, technology, vehicles, automotive, healthcare, childcare, homeware, dental care, travel, accommodation, gym memberships and more
- Civil Estimation for a well established Main Contractor
- Key projects to develop your career


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