Quantity Surveying Estimator - Fixed Term

Tiaki Wai; Lower Hutt, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working up to 2 days fromhome

Wellbeing programme with paid day

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Tiaki Wai in Petone is seeking a confident Quantity Surveyor Estimator to drive cost planning, benchmarking and formal estimates for water infrastructure projects over a six-month term.

You will prepare concept to detailed estimates, tender inputs, and manage variation and forecast registers, with NZS 3910 knowledge advantageous. The role is based in Lower Hutt with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Relevant quantity surveying and estimating experience across pre- and post-contract stages.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• High attention to detail with ability to provide well-supported advice.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Integrity and discretion when handling commercially sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide benchmarking for project costs.
• Prepare concept, preliminary, pre-tender and detailed estimates for infrastructure and capital works projects.
• Prepare tender estimates and commercial inputs to procurement documentation.
• Maintain variation, commitment & forecast registers; support final accounts.
• Prepare financial reports, cashflow forecasts, expenditure analysis and EoC updates.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Estimating

Cost control

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in quantity surveying, construction economics, construction management, engineering, or related discipline

Job description

• Make your mark on the delivery of water infrastructure projects

• Six-month fixed-term opportunity with potential to become permanent

• Petone-based with easy access to rail, coast and local amenities

This is a fulltime fixed term position for 6 months

The remuneration midpoint for this role is $113,580.71 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.

The opportunity

Help shape the delivery of critical water infrastructure projects by bringing strong commercial insight, sound judgement and a pragmatic approach to cost and risk. We’re looking for a confident Quantity Surveyor Estimator who can challenge assumptions, influence decisions and work collaboratively with project teams to drive value for money and strong delivery outcomes

You will get to:

• Provide benchmarking for project costs

• Prepare concept, preliminary, pre-tender and detailed estimates for infrastructure and capital works projects

• Prepare tender estimates and commercial inputs to procurement documentation

• Maintain variation, commitment & forecast registers, and support agreement of final accounts

• Prepare financial reports, cashflow forecasts, expenditure analysis and estimate-at-completion updates

It would be advantageous to have working knowledge of NZS 3910

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Relevant quantity surveying or estimating experience across both pre-contract and post-contract stages.

• A Tertiary qualification in quantity surveying, construction economics, construction management. Engineering, or a related discipline

• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills

• A high attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, well-supported advice

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Integrity and discretion when handling commercially sensitive information

Benefits

At Tiaki Wai, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home

• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually

• Formal and informal professional development opportunities

For a full list of our employee benefits click here.

About us

Tiaki Wai is a council-owned organisation responsible for managing the delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.

We manage public-owned extensive water infrastructure and oversee the delivery of safe and reliable services for our communities. We focus on long-term investment, asset management, maintenance, and delivering major infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental protection, and regional growth.

Water is a precious taonga. At Tiaki Wai, we put care into every drop and are guided by our values of Integrity, Care, and Leadership. We work directly with water consumers and in partnership with councils and mana whenua to deliver better water outcomes for current and future generations.

Applications close: Friday 6 November 2026

Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Tiaki Wai. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.