Estimator

North Power NZ; Hamilton; Vor Ort; NZD 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Vehicle for private use

KiwiSaver contributions

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

Northpower is seeking a hands-on major project estimator to influence how we shape, price and deliver significant projects. You’ll work at the front end with estimating, engineering, operations, commercial, procurement and leadership to build competitive, deliverable bids.

Take ownership from opportunity to tender submission, develop first-principles estimates across major construction, EPC and O&M opportunities, review drawings and conditions, and lead cost plans, cash flows and bid

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years’ estimating experience in construction, infrastructure, energy or major projects.
• Strong first-principles estimating experience across major construction, EPC, O&M or similar contracts.
• Knowledge of NZ contract forms (NZS 3910) and exposure to FIDIC/NEC is advantageous.
• Experience leading complex estimates and coordinating inputs across disciplines.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to use pricing systems.

Aufgaben

• Take ownership of estimates from opportunity through tender submission with diverse teams.
• Develop first-principles estimates, pricing models, cost plans and cash flows.
• Lead bid evaluations, risk/opportunity identification and exclusion management.
• Support bid strategy, governance, client and supplier engagement, and ensure buildable pricing.
• For larger opportunities, step into Bid Lead role and shape estimating processes.

Kenntnisse

Estimating

First-principles estimating

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Construction management

Engineering

Quantity surveying

Energy/infrastructure

Ausbildung

Relevant degree or equivalent

National Diploma or equivalent

Construction/Engineering background

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role:

This is a hands-on major project estimating role, with theopportunity to influence how we shape, price and ultimately deliver some of Northpower’s most significant projects.

Working at the front end of major project opportunities,you’ll collaborate with estimating, engineering, operations, commercial,procurement and leadership teams to develop bids that are competitive,commercially sound and, most importantly, deliverable.
The role requires a strong eye for detail while keepingsight of the bigger picture. You’ll review drawings, specifications,methodologies, programmes and commercial requirements and ask the importantquestion: “How are we actually going to build this?”
Challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities,explore better ways of delivering the work, and bring together the rightinformation to build a robust price and methodologies from first principles.
This isn’t estimating from behind a desk. It’s aboutunderstanding the work, understanding the numbers and bringing the two togetherto help us win and deliver the right projects.

Role Responsibilities:

Take ownership of estimates from initial opportunity throughto tender submission, working closely with operational, engineering,commercial, procurement and leadership teams. This includes developingfirst-principles estimates across major construction, EPC and O&Mopportunities; reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes, programmes andcommercial conditions; developing pricing models, cost plans, cash flows andconstruction methodologies; and leading quantity take-offs, subcontractor andsupplier enquiries, quote analysis and bid evaluations.
Identify risks, opportunities, assumptions and exclusionsearly and ensure they are clearly reflected in the final price. Contribute tobid strategy, reviews and governance processes, engage with clients andsuppliers, and work alongside delivery teams to ensure what we price isgenuinely buildable. For larger opportunities, there is also the opportunity tostep into a Bid Lead role, prepare tender evaluations for senior leadership andthe Board, and help shape estimating processes, cost intelligence and capabilityacross the wider business.
You may also be asked to support project teams by assessingprogress claims using earned value, site productivity and performance measures.A great estimate isn’t just one that wins the work. It’s onethat the project team can deliver.

Experience:

• -10+ years’ experience in estimating across construction,infrastructure, energy or major projects.
• -Strong, first-principles estimating experience across majorconstruction, EPC, O&M or similar contract environments.
• -Good knowledge of NZS contract forms, including NZS 3910,with exposure to FIDIC, NEC and other major forms of contract.
• -Experience leading complex estimates or bids andcoordinating inputs across multiple disciplines.
• -Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of howrisk, programme, methodology and procurement choices affect project outcomes.
• -Advanced Excel skills and confidence using estimating andpricing systems.
• -Strong analytical, problem-solving and communicationskills, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and engage with seniorstakeholders.
• -A collaborative approach and the ability to bring peopletogether around a common outcome.
• -A relevant degree, National Diploma or equivalentexperience in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or arelated discipline.
• -Candy experience will be highly regarded, along withexperience across energy, transmission, utilities or major infrastructure.

What Northpower offers:

Make a real impact across Aotearoa in a stable andfuture-focused sector. At Northpower, you’ll work on projects that matter whiledeveloping your career in an organisation that genuinely cares about itspeople.You’ll benefit from:

• -A people-first culture focused on safety, inclusion andwellbeing, supported by EAP and our Kaitiaki peer support network.
• -Competitive remuneration, including a vehicle for fullprivate use, with flexibility around additional leave and increased employerKiwiSaver contributions.
• -Life insurance, preventative health initiatives anddiscounted group medical cover.
• -Health and fitness programmes, including Fitness Passport.
• -Discounted fuel and a range of retail discounts.
• -Ongoing learning and development with clear careerpathways.
• -A welcoming, family-friendly workplace where people areencouraged to be themselves.

About Northpower:

Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider forWhangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers. We’re one ofNew Zealand’s largest multi-utility contractors, servicing clients acrosstransmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables and commercialsectors.

With more than 1,400 people across 14 locations, we’ve builta reputation for excellence, innovation and delivering commercially viablesolutions across electrical and telecommunications design, construction andmaintenance.

No two days will be the same. One day could involve workingthrough a complex tender with the delivery team; the next, engaging withsuppliers, challenging a methodology, reviewing commercial conditions orhelping shape the strategy for a major project bid. If you’re ready to bring your estimating experience,commercial thinking and curiosity to a team working on significant energyinfrastructure opportunities across New Zealand, we’d like to hear from you. New Zealand work rights are required for this role. Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.