Senior Estimator — Civil & Marine Infrastructure

VINCI; Picton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HEB Construction, part of VINCI Construction, is delivering the Picton Infrastructure Redevelopment Project in the Marlborough Sounds. We are seeking a Senior Estimator to lead cost planning across civil, marine and infrastructure works, with potential FIFO within New Zealand.

You will develop first principles estimates, coordinate with engineering, commercial and delivery teams, and help drive cost certainty, risk identification and opportunities from planning through execution.

Qualifications

• Significant experience estimating large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience within marine, waterfront, port, wharf or coastal infrastructure projects highly regarded.
• Strong first-principles estimating capability.
• Sound understanding of temporary works, staging, construction methodologies and sequencing.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent commercial acumen and risk assessment skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed first principles estimates for major civil and marine construction works
• Developing construction methodologies and staging plans to support pricing strategies
• Managing quantity take-offs, subcontractor pricing and supplier engagement
• Identifying project risks, opportunities and cost drivers
• Supporting project planning, procurement and commercial decision-making
• Collaborating with engineers, project managers and construction teams to optimise delivery solutions
• Monitoring market trends, pricing movements and productivity assumptions
• Assisting with forecasting, cost reporting and project controls as the project progresses

Skills

First-principles estimating

Stakeholder management

Cost forecasting

Risk assessment

Collaborative problem solving

Communication abilities

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Quantity Surveying degree

Equivalent industry experience

Job description

HEB Construction, part of VINCI Construction, is delivering the Picton Infrastructure Redevelopment Project in the Marlborough Sounds. We are seeking a Senior Estimator to lead cost planning across civil, marine and infrastructure works, with potential FIFO within New Zealand.

You will develop first principles estimates, coordinate with engineering, commercial and delivery teams, and help drive cost certainty, risk identification and opportunities from planning through execution.