Estimator - Civils - - 38269 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Civil Estimator to become part of our dynamic New Business Team. With a substantial pipeline of work, you'll be joining an experienced Estimating team focused on large tenders valued at up to $50 million

In this role, you'll collaborate with a team of experienced Estimators who expertly manage the full tender process. This includes risk prediction, assessment, and valuation; preparation, review, and delivery of tenders and quotes; pricing of variations; attribute writing, and detailed bid submission

We are seeking a candidate with a minimum of 2-3 years of Estimating experience in the Civil Construction industry. Experience across all civil disciplines, including earthworks, pavements, surfacing, and drainage, is highly beneficial.

Come join the green team:

Competitive Salary
Based at our modern head office in Penrose, with free staff parking and on-site café.
Work alongside a team with a wealth of industry experience, you can continue to grow your estimating capability
Ongoing training and development to help you reach your career goals
Career development opportunities available to grow your career at Higgins and the wider Fletcher Building group of businesses
Access to Fletchers Building Benefits Programme, including:
A brand-new market-leading parental leave policy to ensure employees are well supported throughout one of life’s most significant events.
FB employee share scheme, educational and welfare funds
A significant portfolio of retail benefits across major NZ businesses such as ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Minimum of 2-3 years Estimating Experience in the Civil Construction Industry
Proven experience working on civil construction and/or roading tenders and projects
Hands on experience working on tenders and bids and their complexities
A result focused, commercially astute outlook and a practical approach to problem solving
Ability to handle a diverse workload, whilst finding creative and forward-thinking solutions
Technical qualifications preferred
Client engagement experience, you will work with clients/customers to ensure they understand our bids and resolve concerns or issues Proficient with CCS Candy, Benchmark and Microsoft Projects
Sound contractual knowledge especially NZS 3910:2013
Design software knowledge (AutoCAD, 12D) is advantageous but not essential

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haerenga