Senior Estimator

Fulton Hogan Ltd; Auckland; Hybrid; 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 to lead end-to-end estimating for roading and contracting projects. You will build accurate cost estimates, drive tender quality, and work with bid teams, suppliers and SMEs to produce strong submissions.

We value practical, delivery-focused professionals who can mentor others, manage risk, and keep momentum under pressure. Expect access to training and a comprehensive benefits package including KiwiSaver and insurance options.

Qualifications

• Significant estimating experience, ideally in roading or civil contracting.
• Strong knowledge of NZ market and tendering processes.
• Proactive, delivery-focused approach with problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Cost estimation

Mentoring

Tools

Candy

CostX

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

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.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

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

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga

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.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga

You’ll have access to:

• 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.

Ko wai mātou | 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.