Building Estimator

1 day ago

New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand Global 360 Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

What's on Offer:

  • The opportunity to join an organisation with an exciting future
  • A respected growing organisation
  • Assist local communities
  • A positive and rewarding team culture
  • Support, training, and guidance from experienced manager
  • Up to date technology
  • Supportive, social and collaborative team
  • Vehicle Allowance, Phone and Laptop provided
  • Annual Salary reviews

The Company:

Johns Lyng Group has been established since 1953 and has a reputation for excellence. The Group has recently expanded to New Zealand and the USA which will drive our international growth.  We have high ambitions to create a stronger built environment for the future. Although we maintain a start-up 'feel'; as part of the Johns Lyng Group, we have the support and backing of Australia's largest building service provider. This is a fantastic chance to join a stable and secure company that values its people above all else      

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Attend sites & estimate for building re-instatement works
  • Interpret scope of works provided by consultants
  • Write scope of works documents when required
  • Work in conjunction with supervisors to achieve set budgets
  • Build new & leverage existing relationships with key insurance personnel within the industry
  • Liaise with clients & insurers
  • Coordinate access to properties with insured parties
  • Liaise with & engage sub-contractors during quotation stage
  • Ensure all work conforms to legislative & contractual OH&S requirements
  • Ensure all inspections, certificates & relevant documentation is signed off
  • Travel around Taranaki and surrounding areas

Key Selection Criteria:

  • Building Trade or Construction Qualification
  • Estimating / Insurance Building background ideal, however not essential
  • Computer literacy
  • Excellent communication, customer service & relationship building skills
  • Ability to be empathetic to the needs of the client
  • Ability to manage multiple & competing priorities
  • Sound work ethic
  • Drive & energy
  • Understanding of OHS practices, legislation, regulations & current market rates/trades
  • Current motor vehicle licence

We are a company of integrity and diversity.

Please note: The successful candidate must have the right to work in New Zealand and be prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical examination and criminal background check where required.

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