Quantity Surveyor / Sales Estimator

Vulcan; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness programme

On-site gym

Job summary

Vulcan is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Sales Estimator to manage quotes, read construction and consent drawings, and use estimate software in a dynamic, growing team. You’ll be the link between customers, our sales team, and operations, helping deliver accurate, timely solutions.

This hands‑on role blends desk estimating with regular customer contact as you move between quoting software, drawings, and the phone throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Ability to read construction and building consent drawings.
• Experience using building estimate software.
• Experience in customer service and sales.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, the steel or construction industry (preferred).
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills and strong numerical ability.
• A valid work visa or the right to work in New Zealand.
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer, colleague, and supplier interactions by phone, email, and face‑to‑face
• Accurately estimate quantities from construction and building consent drawings
• Provide timely, accurate quotes to meet customer specifications
• Follow up on active quotes and help build a strong sales pipeline
• Maintain high levels of customer service with a focus on sales
• Coordinate with operations to schedule and dispatch orders efficiently (achieve full DIFOT)
• Support the wider team and contribute to company growth

Skills

Reading drawings

Customer service

Sales

Numerical ability

Computer skills

NZ work eligibility

Tools

Building estimate software

Job description

Join Vulcan Building Systems as a Quantity Surveyor / Sales Estimator, managing quotes, reading construction and building consent drawings, and using estimate software in a dynamic, growing team. It’s a varied, hands‑on role where no two days are the same — you’ll be the link between customers, our sales team, and operations, helping deliver accurate, timely solutions.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage customer, colleague, and supplier interactions by phone, email, and face‑to‑face
• Accurately estimate quantities from construction and building consent drawings
• Provide timely, accurate quotes to meet customer specifications
• Follow up on active quotes and help build a strong sales pipeline
• Maintain high levels of customer service with a focus on sales
• Coordinate with operations to schedule and dispatch orders efficiently (achieve full DIFOT)
• Support the wider team and contribute to company growth

This role blends desk‑based estimating with regular customer contact — you’ll move between quoting software, drawings, and the phone throughout the day.

Requirements

• Ability to read construction and building consent drawings
• Experience using building estimate software
• Experience in customer service and sales
• Knowledge of, or experience in, the steel or construction industry (preferred)
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills and strong numerical ability
• A valid work visa or the right to work in New Zealand
• Able to pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen

What’s in it for you

• A supportive team environment where your efforts are recognised
• Long‑term career opportunities in a stable, growing business
• On‑the‑job training and development to help you succeed
• Access to Vulcan’s health and wellness programme, including a 24/7 on‑site gym
• The chance to represent a trusted brand and make a real impact on the industry

About Vulcan

Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australasia’s highest‑performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 69 sites and around 1,300 employees across New Zealand and Australia, our sustained growth comes from superior service and a dedication to continuous improvement across every facet of our business — and this always starts with people.