Intermediate Estimator – Civils

Higgins; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Free staff parking

Ongoing training and development

Access to Fletcher Building Benefits Programme

FB employee share scheme

Job summary

Higgins, a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand, seeks an Intermediate Civil Estimator to join its dynamic New Business Team. This role will involve collaborating with experienced Estimators on large tenders valued up to $50 million, managing the tender process from risk assessment to bid submission.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of estimating experience in civil construction, possessing strong hands-on knowledge of tenders and bids, and be proficient with CCS Candy and Microsoft Projects. Join us to build better roads for safer journeys.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Estimating experience in the Civil Construction industry.
• Experience working on civil construction and/or roading tenders.
• Hands-on experience with tenders and bids complexities.

Responsibilities

• Handle the full tender process including risk prediction and valuation.
• Collaborate on delivery of tenders and quotes.
• Work with clients to clarify bids and resolve concerns.

Skills

Estimating Experience

Commercial Acumen

Problem Solving

Client Engagement

CCS Candy

Technical Qualifications

Education

Technical Qualifications Preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Projects

12D

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Civil Estimator to become part of our dynamic New Business Team. With a substantial pipeline of work, you’ll be joining an experienced Estimating team focused on large tenders valued at up to $50 million.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with a team of experienced Estimators who expertly manage the full tender process. This includes risk prediction, assessment, and valuation; preparation, review, and delivery of tenders and quotes; pricing of variations; attribute writing, and detailed bid submission.

We are seeking a candidate with a minimum of 2-3 years of Estimating experience in the Civil Construction industry. Experience across all civil disciplines, including earthworks, pavements, surfacing, and drainage, is highly beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Based at our modern head office in Penrose, with free staff parking and on-site café.
• Work alongside a team with a wealth of industry experience, you can continue to grow your estimating capability
• Ongoing training and development to help you reach your career goals
• Career development opportunities available to grow your career at Higgins and the wider Fletcher Building group of businesses
• Access to Fletcher Building Benefits Programme, including a brand-new market‑leading parental leave policy to ensure employees are well supported throughout one of life’s most significant events.
• FB employee share scheme, educational and welfare funds
• A significant portfolio of retail benefits across major NZ businesses such as ANZ, Z Energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years Estimating Experience in the Civil Construction Industry
• Proven experience working on civil construction and/or roading tenders and projects
• Hands‑on experience working on tenders and bids and their complexities
• A result focused, commercially astute outlook and a practical approach to problem solving
• Ability to handle a diverse workload, whilst finding creative and forward‑thinking solutions
• Technical qualifications preferred
• Client engagement experience; you will work with clients/customers to ensure they understand our bids and resolve concerns or issues
• Proficient with CCS Candy, Benchmark and Microsoft Projects
• Sound contractual knowledge especially NZS 3910:2013
• Design software knowledge (AutoCAD, 12D) is advantageous but not essential

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.

Higgins is committed to a drug‑free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o ng? rori, kia haumaru ai ng? haerenga