Estimator

City Care Property; Howick; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development and career-**

Job summary

Citycare Property in Auckland is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Project Office. You will develop accurate pricing, prepare competitive tenders for capital works, and identify risks to deliver winning bids.

Collaborating with Project Managers and Portfolio Managers, you will build strong relationships with clients and suppliers across government, infrastructure and community projects in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Proven experience estimating capital works, construction, refurbishment or infrastructure projects.
• Qualification in Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience preparing successful tenders.
• Sound knowledge of contracts, estimating principles and project delivery methodologies; excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit competitive tenders for capital works projects.
• Develop accurate pricing, cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value-engineering solutions.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Portfolio Managers to develop winning bids.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

Skills

Estimating capital works

Tender preparation

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Education

Quantity Surveying/Estimating/Construction Management qualification

Job description

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City Care Property – East Tamaki, North Island

Help shape the spaces and infrastructure communities rely on every day.

Citycare Property is looking for an experienced Estimator to join our Auckland-based Project Office team.

Working across a diverse portfolio of capital works projects, you'll be responsible for developing accurate, competitive tenders that help secure and deliver projects for government, infrastructure and community-focused customers across New Zealand.

This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded estimator who enjoys problem solving, building strong industry relationships, and playing a key role in winning work.

• Prepare and submit competitive tenders for capital works projects.
• Develop accurate pricing, cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value-engineering solutions.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Portfolio Managers to develop winning bids.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

You're an experienced estimator who enjoys turning opportunities into successful projects. You bring strong commercial judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to confidently work across multiple tenders.

• Proven experience estimating capital works, construction, refurbishment or infrastructure projects.
• A qualification in Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience preparing successful tenders.
• Sound knowledge of construction contracts, estimating principles and project delivery methodologies.Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.

Why join Citycare Property?

At Citycare Property, we're dedicated to building, maintaining and renewing the infrastructure that keeps our communities thriving. Our people take pride in delivering projects that have a lasting impact, and we're committed to creating an environment where our teams can grow and succeed.

When you join us, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive salary package.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Laptop, phone and onsite parking.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• The chance to work on meaningful projects that improve communities across Aotearoa.
• A values-led organisation that genuinely invests in its people.

About Us | Mō Mātou

Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation dedicated to building, maintaining and renewing the places and spaces that support thriving communities across Aotearoa.

We partner with iwi, community organisations, local government and central government to care for the infrastructure that matters most. Guided by our purpose, we're committed to creating better spaces, strengthening communities and delivering positive outcomes for generations to come.

We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members of Pride Pledge and Te Uru Tāngata - Centre for Workplace Inclusion. We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand, complete a medical assessment, pass a drug and alcohol test, provide two references, and consent to a Criminal Record Check.

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