Junior Estimator: Tenders, Pricing & Career Growth

Brosnan Limited; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ambitious team environment

Competitive remuneration

Ongoing training and support

Insurance: Health, Life, Trauma & 

Job summary

Brosnan Limited in Canterbury is seeking a construction estimator to support the preconstruction team, estimators and suppliers to prepare accurate, competitive tenders.

You will measure and price works, prepare quantity schedules, develop cost estimates and collaborate to improve estimating processes across the business.

This role offers exposure to diverse projects and a path for technical estimating skill development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in construction estimating, quantity surveying or a relevant construction role.
• National Diploma in Quantity Surveying, relevant tertiary qualification, or suitable construction trade background.
• Good understanding of construction, estimating and tender processes.
• Sound understanding of construction methodology, materials, labour productivity and sequencing.
• Developing understanding of construction contracts, procurement and commercial risk is advantageous.
• Strong numerical, analytical and attention-to-detail skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and confidence working with merchants, suppliers and internal project teams.
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver accurate work across multiple concurrent tenders and deadlines.
• CostX experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Measure and price retained works from first principles, particularly demolition, concrete and carpentry.
• Prepare detailed measures and schedules of quantities and analyse construction drawings and specifications across multiple trade packages for concurrent tenders.
• Develop first-principles rate build-ups, including labour, materials, plant and productivity constants.
• Compile material schedules, obtain merchant and supplier quotations, and review pricing for scope gaps, anomalies, risks and opportunities.
• Review completed measures for accuracy and completeness prior to Estimator review and sign-off.
• Work closely with Estimators and Senior Estimators, providing measurement, pricing, RFIs and tender clarifications as required.
• Prepare labour forecasts for retained works based on measured quantities, programme requirements and agreed productivity rates.
• Work with Carpentry Managers and Operational teams to validate methodology, labour requirements, productivity and costs.
• Provide support and assist with tender-to-construction handover documentation and minutes.
• Back-price completed works against actual labour, material costs and productivity to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Maintain and develop the estimating rates library, including labour constants, labour rates, material rates and historical project information.
• Build strong working relationships with merchants, suppliers, Preconstruction and Operational teams

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Prioritisation

Project coordination

Education

National Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

CostX

Job description

Brosnan Limited in Canterbury is seeking a construction estimator to support the preconstruction team, estimators and suppliers to prepare accurate, competitive tenders.

You will measure and price works, prepare quantity schedules, develop cost estimates and collaborate to improve estimating processes across the business.

This role offers exposure to diverse projects and a path for technical estimating skill development.