Electrical Design Estimator

Ventia; Te Kowhai; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Development programmes

Employee benefits

Job summary

Ventia in Hamilton seeks two experienced Electrical Design Estimators to join our Electricity & Gas team. You will combine technical electrical design with commercial insight to deliver competitive project estimates across power infrastructure projects.

As an Electrical Design Estimator, you will prepare accurate estimates, tenders and quotations; develop practical electrical designs; review drawings and contract documents; and support project delivery from planning to handover.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in electrical design, estimating, project delivery or related field.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and contracts.
• Commercial awareness and estimating experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Current Class 1 NZ Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical estimates, tenders and quotations for power projects.
• Develop compliant and fit-for-purpose electrical designs.
• Review drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and pricing methodologies.
• Support project planning, mobilisation and delivery activities; prepare design documentation, tender submissions and handover packs.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and project teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Estimating

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NZ Electrical Registration and Practising Licence

Electrical trade qualification or equivalent

Tools

CAD/AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

Ventia is on the hunt for TWO experienced Electrical Design Estimator's to join our Electricity & Gas team in Hamilton. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with commercial insight to deliver innovative electrical design solutions and competitive project estimates across a range of power infrastructure projects. Based on the information in Electrical Design Estimator - ENR - Waikato, the role focuses on electrical design, estimating, tendering and supporting successful project delivery.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary package + Health Insurance
• Work on essential electricity infrastructure projects across Waikato
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and wellbeing
• Diverse role combining design, estimating and project support
• Access to Ventia’s employee benefits and development programmes

About The Role

As an Electrical Design Estimator, you will play a key role in preparing accurate and commercially sound estimates, tenders, quotations and project variations. You'll develop practical electrical designs, review project requirements, and provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with project teams, clients and stakeholders, you'll help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical estimates, tenders and quotations for power projects
• Develop compliant and fit-for-purpose electrical designs
• Review drawings, specifications and contract documentation
• Identify project risks, opportunities and pricing methodologies
• Support project planning, mobilisation and delivery activitiesPrepare design documentation, tender submissions and handover packs
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and project teams

About You

• 5 years' experience in electrical design, estimating, project delivery or a related field
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and contracts
• Commercial awareness and estimating experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Electrical trade qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Current Class 1 NZ Driver Licence
• NZ Electrical Registration and current Practising Licence
• CAD/AutoCAD experience
• SAP experience

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities.

We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Position Reference Number: 168320