Property Damage Desktop Estimator - Costing & Coordination

Homehub; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit

Insurance discount

Career progression

Varied daily work

Job summary

AMI HomeHub in Christchurch is seeking a Desktop Estimator to ensure designated jobs are estimated accurately and completed profitably. This full-time role sits in our Christchurch office.

You will generate causation reports, detailed scopes of works and estimated costs for property repairs, enter costs into our software, and ensure compliance with client processes and NZ health and safety standards. Experience in building and estimating, plus strong communication, is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in building and estimating projects.
• Strong understanding of NZ Health and Safety requirements.
• Knowledge of NZ construction regulations and compliance.
• Experience scoping, costing, and documenting projects.
• Customer-focused approach with good communication.
• Proficiency with standard IT tools and email/word/excel.
• Familiarity with job management software programmes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a Case Manager to deliver timely, quality projects.
• Generate causation reports, scope of works, and estimated repair costs.
• Enter all costs accurately into our software for trades.
• Follow client processes and ensure timely submission of documentation.
• Communicate scope clearly to all parties and ensure adherence.
• Oversee trades across locations and manage relevant documents.
• Conduct final handover and signoff.

Skills

Estimating experience

NZ H&S knowledge

Construction regulations

Scoping and costing

Customer focus

Communication

IT skills

Job management software

Job description

AMI HomeHub in Christchurch is seeking a Desktop Estimator to ensure designated jobs are estimated accurately and completed profitably. This full-time role sits in our Christchurch office.

You will generate causation reports, detailed scopes of works and estimated costs for property repairs, enter costs into our software, and ensure compliance with client processes and NZ health and safety standards. Experience in building and estimating, plus strong communication, is essential.