Senior Water Infrastructure Estimator | Cost & Risk Lead

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Auckland; Remote; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Auckland seeks an Estimator/Senior Estimator to deliver accurate cost estimates for major water infrastructure projects across New Zealand. Responsibilities include developing first-principles estimates, modeling costs, and presenting findings to stakeholders.

The role requires 5–10+ years in water utilities, tertiary qualifications in QS/Engineering, and strong Excel/Power BI skills. Consultancy and contractor experience are valued.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years’ experience in water utilities or related sectors.
• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Engineering, or similar.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder communication skills.
• Consultancy background and contractor-side knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop first-principles estimates for water projects.
• Quantify from design information with engineers.
• Build and maintain estimating models for complex water projects.
• Validate quantities and pricing from suppliers and contractors.
• Prepare clear reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Provide strategic cost advice across project lifecycle.

Skills

Water industry experience

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Stakeholder communication

Consultancy experience

Leadership potential

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Construction Economics

Engineering degree

Tools

CSS Candy

Quantum

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Auckland seeks an Estimator/Senior Estimator to deliver accurate cost estimates for major water infrastructure projects across New Zealand. Responsibilities include developing first-principles estimates, modeling costs, and presenting findings to stakeholders.

The role requires 5–10+ years in water utilities, tertiary qualifications in QS/Engineering, and strong Excel/Power BI skills. Consultancy and contractor experience are valued.