Senior Estimator

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions up to

Parental leave top up

Training and development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking a Senior Estimator in Auckland to lead end-to-end estimating for roading and contracting bids. You will build accurate cost estimates, perform detailed quantity take-offs, and support tender delivery to position projects for success.

You will collaborate with bid teams, suppliers and SMEs, driving high standards, safe practices and continuous improvement. Mentoring junior estimators and maintaining a practical, hands-on approach will be essential.

Qualifications

• Significant estimating experience in roading or civil construction.
• Experience with electronic tendering systems such as CCS Candy and CostX.
• Strong knowledge of the New Zealand roading market and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of accurate, timely cost estimates as part of tenders and bids.
• Produce detailed quantity take-offs and first principles pricing.
• Procurement and assessment of supplier pricing and tenders.
• Support pre-qualification submissions, governance reviews and post-tender negotiations.
• Mentor other estimators and foster a safety-focused, collaborative culture.

Skills

Estimating experience

Roading knowledge

Civil construction

Tendering systems

Candy experience

Tools

CCS Candy

CostX

Job description

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We're looking for a Senior Estimator to join Fulton Hogan and help shape strong, competitive bids across our roading and contracting work. In this role, you'll lead the estimating process end to end, build accurate cost estimates, and support tender delivery that sets projects up well from the start. It's a role for someone who knows their craft, backs good ideas, and brings a steady hand when the pressure is on.

You'll work closely with bid teams, suppliers and subject matter experts to put together smart, well-considered submissions. Good Work here means high standards, low ego, and people who are happy to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.

Key role responsibilities include:

• Leading the preparation of accurate, timely cost estimates as part of the tender and bid process.
• Completing detailed quantity take-offs, schedules of quantities, and first principles pricing using tendering tools including Candy.
• Procurement and assessment of supplier pricing, review of commercial and technical tags, and support of supplier adjudications.
• Supporting pre-qualification submissions, governance reviews, tender presentations, and post-tender negotiations.
• Mentoring other estimators and contributing to a team culture that values safety, collaboration and continuous improvement.

We're looking for someone with:

• Significant estimating experience, ideally in roading, civil construction or contracting environments.
• Experience with electronic tendering systems such as CCS Candy, CostX or similar. Candy experience is a bonus, but training will be provided.
• Strong knowledge of the New Zealand roading and contracting market, with a practical understanding of project delivery.
• A proactive, delivery-focused approach, with the confidence to solve problems, think ahead and keep things moving.
• A team-first mindset with sound judgement, respect for others, and a genuine commitment to safety and good work.

Good work, good benefits include:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

About us:

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is more than what we deliver. It's how we work, how we treat each other, and how we keep moving forward together. We're a flat, friendly team where ideas matter more than titles, and where people are trusted to make an impact. We take the work seriously, not ourselves.

We set high standards, especially when it comes to safety, quality and performance. But day to day, we keep things real, human and down to earth. If you want to do meaningful work with good people and be part of a business that backs growth, curiosity and fresh thinking, you'll fit right in.