Civil Estimator

Turbo Staff; Auckland; On-site; NZD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Career progression

Professional development

Impact on projects

Challenging projects

Job summary

Turbo Staff seeks an experienced Civil Estimator for our Auckland client to price three waters and civil infrastructure projects, working with delivery and commercial teams to develop accurate tenders.

You will review drawings, prepare quantities, develop cost estimates, manage subcontractor quotes, and contribute to post-tender reviews while building strong client and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in civil construction estimating.
• Experience with three waters or major infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate tenders for three waters and civil infrastructure projects.
• Review documentation to identify scope, risks and opportunities.
• Develop quantities, cost estimates, methodologies and programmes.
• Obtain and assess quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and engineers to ensure tenders are practical and sound.
• Identify risks, exclusions, assumptions and opportunities in tender submissions.
• Develop innovative value-engineered solutions to improve outcomes.
• Prepare professional tender submissions within deadlines.
• Support tender reviews and handover from estimating to delivery.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants and suppliers.
• Contribute to post-tender reviews and process improvements.

Skills

Civil estimating

Tendering

Commercial judgement

Excel

MS Project

Tools

Expert Estimation

Candy

Job description

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Our client is a growing and highly regarded civil infrastructure contractor delivering complex projects across three waters, civil infrastructure, structures and treatment throughout New Zealand.

With a strong pipeline of work and a practical, high-performing team, they offer the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects where your input is genuinely valued.

Due to continued growth and a strong forward workload, they are looking for an experienced Civil Estimator to join their Auckland team.

The Company

Our client is a growing and highly regarded civil infrastructure contractor delivering complex projects across three waters, civil infrastructure, structures and treatment throughout New Zealand.

With a strong pipeline of work and a practical, high-performing team, they offer the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects where your input is genuinely valued.

Due to continued growth and a strong forward workload, they are looking for an experienced Civil Estimator to join their Auckland team.

The Role

The Estimator will play a key role in pricing and securing a diverse range of three waters and civil infrastructure projects, working closely with the delivery and commercial teams to develop accurate, competitive and buildable tenders.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate and competitive tenders for three waters and complex civil infrastructure projects.
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and project requirements to identify scope, risks and opportunities.
• Developing detailed quantities, cost estimates, construction methodologies and programmes.
• Obtaining, assessing and negotiating quotations from subcontractors, suppliers and specialist trades.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and construction teams to ensure tenders are practical, achievable and commercially sound.
• Identifying project risks, exclusions, assumptions and opportunities and incorporating these into tender submissions.
• Developing innovative and value-engineered solutions to improve project outcomes and competitiveness.
• Preparing professional tender submissions and ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and within required timeframes.
• Supporting tender reviews, commercial analysis and handover from estimating through to project delivery.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Contributing to post-tender reviews and continuously improving estimating processes and methodologies.

Skills And Experience

• 5+ years' experience in civil construction estimating, ideally within three waters, utilities or major infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, including pipelines, drainage, earthworks, structures and associated civil works.
• Proven ability to prepare tenders from concept through to submission, including quantities, pricing, methodology and programme development.
• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to identify project risks, opportunities and cost drivers.
• Practical understanding of civil construction methodologies and what is required to successfully deliver projects on site.
• Experience working with subcontractors and suppliers and obtaining and analysing competitive pricing.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work and contract documentation.
• High level of attention to detail with strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency with estimating and construction software, with experience using Expert Estimation, Candy or similar advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with experience in project programming software such as MS Project desirable.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders, priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• New Zealand civil construction experience is highly regarded.

Benefits

• $160K - $185K + Car
• Opportunity to work on complex and technically challenging three waters and infrastructure projects
• Strong pipeline of forward work and long-term career stability
• Practical, collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Opportunity to have a visible impact on projects from the tender stage through to delivery