Design Estimator

Reporting to the Design Team Leader, as a Design Estimator you’ll be responsible for designing, pricing, planning and tendering services, while contributing to the overall business success.
- Based in Whangarei you’ll also:
- Prepare work methodologies and ensure designs and pricing are peer reviewed prior to submission
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and client representatives
- Visit site locations to scope and tender for new projects

**What’s in it for you?**
This is a career-defining role that allows you to advance to senior level with proven performance. You will be well trained and supported by a friendly team. We will reward you with benefits like:
- Competitive remuneration, inclusive of a full private use vehicle
- Retail discounts, Group discounted medical insurance scheme
- An in-house wellbeing programme, EAP Services
- Plenty of skills development opportunities
- Free Gym facility and Car parking
- The chance to work with a company that puts our people at the heart of the organisation and is committed to safety

Our strength is in our people, with a high standard of support, respect and work and we invest heavily in both our staff and community. You will be joining a diverse and inclusive workforce, with opportunity for career progression.**About you**
Ideally, you’ll have a few years’ experience working as a design estimator within the electricity distribution industry or you come from a strong practical field background and are looking to make the progression and change into an estimator position. A recent electrical engineering graduate with a minimum qualification at diploma level may be considered.
- Your right attitude, mindset, and willingness to learn will carry weight for success.
- We're looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following:
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Excellent communication, written and verbal
- A Full, clean NZ Driver’s licence
- MS Office suite with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
- Very good organisational, planning skills, and being mindful on safety, quality standards at all times
- Comfortable liaising with various people and departments in a multi-cultural environment
- Confidence with an eye to foresee the bigger picture
- High Attention to detail with accuracy
- Ability to be flexible when required

**About us**
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers. We also provide contracting services to our partners - other network owners and operators across the North Island.
- We have over 1,300 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.**Get in touch**
- _#Req 1032._
- Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early_
- As part of pre-employment checks you will be required to complete drug and alcohol screening._