Estimator - - 39929 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join the Higgins team based in Hamilton. You will be a key part of the bidding and tender preparation processes for the Waikato Region – projects ranging in value up to $20 million.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will join an experienced team who manage the full tender process, including 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.

Our region has a big pipeline of future work and Higgins are actively working to secure its share – it’s a great time to be joining the team!

Come join the Higgins team:

Competitive Salary
Work alongside a team with a wealth of industry experience, you can continue to grow your estimating capability
Opportunity for continued career progression
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 market-leading parental leave policy to ensure employees are well supported throughout one of life’s most significant events
FB employee share scheme, welfare & educational funds – including funding towards School Holiday Programmes & tutoring for children
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

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

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.