Buildling Estimator

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 and a modern office environment
• Supportive, social and collaborative team
• Vehicle, Fuel Car, 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 Wellington 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.