Estimator / Production Engineer

6 months ago


New Zealand Technical Recruitment Solutions Full time

**Industrial - Fabrication - Structural steel**

Be part of a professional team in either Nelson or Greymouth, joining a well-established engineering company delivering / designing a range of industrial engineering projects. With branches in Auckland, Nelson, and Greymouth, they are at the forefront of innovation and excellence in the heavy engineering sector.
As a vital member of the crew, you’ll report directly to the Production Team Leader, taking charge of planning, managing, and estimating to ensure precision and top-tier results. Your role will involve orchestrating engineering work packages, optimizing the workflow in our bustling fabrication workshop.

To be considered you will have some of the following attributes:

- Over 5 years of hands-on experience in a similar role.
- A trade qualification is a plus, though not mandatory.
- Familiarity with procurement practices is advantageous.
- Proven track record in estimating, coupled with expertise in preparing tender documentation.
- Build strong relationships and credibility with both existing and prospective clients.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills
- Highly skilled in strategic planning, time management, and possessing solid commercial insight.

The role predominantly revolves around a 70% focus on estimation and the balance equally spilt between Production Engineering and QA tasks. Your primary objective will be to deliver precise pricing breakdowns that enable competitive tenders to shine. Moreover, you’ll be responsible for compiling comprehensive workshop production work-packs for projects, catering to the needs of both internal and external clients. Your efforts will ensure that deadlines, budgets, quality benchmarks, and customer expectations align harmoniously while upholding our rigorous policies and procedures. Embark on this journey with us, where innovation meets tradition, and your expertise will flourish.

**Technical Recruitment Solutions** has been New Zealand’s trusted recruitment specialist for industry since 1996.
Note: If this vacancy is not exactly what you are seeking, then please contact me in confidence to discuss your individual requirements.



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