Senior Estimator - Roading & Civil Projects Lead

Fulton Hogan Ltd; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top up

Training & development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Ltd in Auckland is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead end-to-end estimating for roading and contracting projects. You will build accurate cost estimates, guide tender delivery, and collaborate with bid teams, suppliers and experts to craft competitive submissions.

You will mentor estimators, uphold high safety and quality standards, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement while delivering strong project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant estimating experience in roading or civil construction.
• Experience with electronic tendering tools (CCS Candy, CostX or similar).
• Strong knowledge of the New Zealand roading and contracting market.
• Proactive, delivery-focused with problem-solving and forward-thinking.
• Team-first mindset with safety and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of accurate, timely cost estimates as part of tender and bid process.
• Complete detailed quantity take-offs, schedules of quantities, and first principles pricing using tendering tools.
• 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 and continuous improvement.

Skills

Estimating experience

Tendering systems

NZ road market

Problem solving

Tools

CCS Candy

CostX

Job description

Fulton Hogan Ltd in Auckland is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead end-to-end estimating for roading and contracting projects. You will build accurate cost estimates, guide tender delivery, and collaborate with bid teams, suppliers and experts to craft competitive submissions.

You will mentor estimators, uphold high safety and quality standards, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement while delivering strong project outcomes.