Lead Estimator M/F

HEB Construction; Picton; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

HEB Construction, part of VINCI Construction, seeks a Senior Estimator to develop accurate estimates for complex civil and marine works on the Picton infrastructure programme. You will work with engineering, commercial and delivery teams to drive cost certainty from planning through execution.

Ideal candidates have substantial experience in large-scale civil infrastructure, exposure to marine or port projects, and a strong grasp of first-principles estimating, staging, risk assessment and

Qualifications

• Experience estimating large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong capability in first-principles estimating.
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities and communicate them clearly.
• Proven stakeholder management and collaboration with delivery teams.
• Interpretation of engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate first-principles estimates for major civil and marine works.
• Create methodologies and staging plans to support pricing.
• Manage quantity take-offs, subcontractor pricing and supplier engagement.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and cost drivers.
• Support planning, procurement and commercial decisions.
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams to optimise delivery.
• Monitor market trends and pricing movements; assist with cost reporting.

Skills

First-principles estimating

Cost control

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Interpret drawings & specs

Education

Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Build a Legacy Project in the Marlborough Sounds

At HEB Construction, part of VINCI Construction, we deliver some of New Zealand's most complex civil infrastructure projects. We're proud to be partnering on the Picton Infrastructure Redevelopment Project, a nationally significant marine and transport infrastructure project that will enhance one of New Zealand's key gateway ports.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join the project team and play a pivotal role in planning and delivering this complex programme of works. This is an opportunity to contribute to a high-profile project involving challenging civil, marine and infrastructure construction methodologies. This role could be based on the project or potentially a FIFO arrangement within New Zealand.

The Opportunity

As Senior Estimator, you'll be responsible for developing accurate and comprehensive estimates across a diverse range of project scopes, working closely with engineering, commercial and delivery teams. This role is ideally suited to someone with strong experience estimating complex civil infrastructure projects and exposure to marine or port large scale development projects. Your expertise will help drive cost certainty, identify risks and opportunities, and support successful project delivery outcomes from planning through execution.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing detailed first principles estimates for major civil and marine construction works
• Developing construction methodologies and staging plans to support pricing strategies
• Managing quantity take-offs, subcontractor pricing and supplier engagement
• Identifying project risks, opportunities and cost drivers
• Supporting project planning, procurement and commercial decision-making
• Collaborating with engineers, project managers and construction teams to optimise delivery solutions
• Monitoring market trends, pricing movements and productivity assumptions
• Assisting with forecasting, cost reporting and project controls as the project progresses

About You

You'll be an experienced Estimator who thrives on technically challenging projects and enjoys working collaboratively to solve complex construction challenges.

You'll Also Bring

• Significant experience estimating large-scale civil infrastructure projects
• Experience within marine, waterfront, port, wharf or coastal infrastructure projects highly regarded
• Strong first-principles estimating capability
• Sound understanding of temporary works, staging, construction methodologies and sequencing
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Excellent commercial acumen and risk assessment skills
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilitiesRelevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or equivalent industry experience