Estimator

HEB Construction; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra paid day off for birthday

Discounted health insurance

Free life insurance

Access to share scheme and increasedKi

KiwiSaver contributions based on tenor

VINCI share investment opportunities

Fresh fruit at offices

Wellbeing initiatives

Inclusive culture

Career growth across portfolios

Job summary

HEB Construction is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team, shaping bids for major civil projects and balancing opportunity with risk.

The role can be based in Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, or Christchurch, and requires strong design input, constructability insights, and a track record of profitable tenders.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• 10+ years of cost estimating experience for civil infrastructure tenders.
• Leadership experience building a culture of safe innovation, trust, and loyalty.
• Expertise in using estimating software packages.
• Heavy structural focus with bridges, marine, water/wastewater structures.

Responsibilities

• Review tender and contract documents to ensure the estimate accurately reflects all requirements.
• Work with design and construction teams to develop cost-efficient solutions, including estimating specimen designs and supporting optioneering.
• Preparing and/or checking schedules of quantities to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Analysing unsuccessful tenders to identify improvements and applying learnings to future bid.
• Prepare estimates from first principles with a good understanding of methods, equipment and labour productivities.

Skills

Ten+ years of estimating experience

Leadership of diverse teams

Construction sequencing understanding

Estimating software proficiency

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Estimating software packages

Job description

HEB Construction is a dynamic and innovative leader in the construction of New Zealand's Infrastructure. We are involved with a variety of projects from road construction and maintenance through to earthworks, drainage, marine works, and major projects of national significance.

We’re looking for an experienced Estimator to join our team and use their expertise to help shape the success of major construction projects. You’ll play a key role in preparing accurate, competitive, and profitable bids that position us strongly in the market.

In this role, you’ll bring together the right technical solutions, strong design input, efficient processes, and practical constructability insights to ensure every tender is both innovative and commercially sound. Your ability to balance opportunity and risk will help maintain HEB’s reputation as a leader in the civil construction sector. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

This role can be based in Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, or Christchurch.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing tender and contract documents to ensure the estimate accurately reflects all requirements
• Working with design and construction teams to develop cost‑efficient solutions, including estimating specimen designs and supporting optioneering
• Preparing and/or checking schedules of quantities to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Analysing unsuccessful tenders to identify improvements and applying learnings to future bid
• Prepare estimates from first principles with a good understanding of methods, equipment and labour productivities

About You

You’ll bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Significant experience (10+ years) preparing cost estimates for civil infrastructure tenders
• A strong understanding of construction sequences, programming, and methodologies
• Proven experience leading technically diverse teams and building a culture of safe innovation, trust, and loyalty
• Expertise in using estimating software packages
• Heavy structural focus with experience in bridges, marine, water/wastewater structures
• Experience in earthworks, drainage, and road construction is beneficial but not essential

What we offer

At HEB, you’re not just joining a team, you’re joining a workplace that genuinely looks out for you. A highly attractive renumeration package is on offer with relocation assistance included if needed. We’ve got your back with a range of other benefits and a culture built on support and belonging, including:

• An extra paid day off each year to celebrate your birthday
• Discounted health insurance, free life insurance, access to share scheme and increased KiwiSaver contributions based on tenure.
• Access to VINCI share investment opportunities as part of our global group
• Fresh fruit at our offices
• A variety of wellbeing initiatives
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that embraces diversity
• Opportunities to grow your career across multiple portfolios and project areas

Working at HEB is more than just a job - it’s a career, and a chance to make a meaningful impact on projects that shape New Zealand’s furture.