About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About the Team
Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.
Job Description
Senior Estimator / Estimator – Northern Region (Northland / Auckland / BOP / Waikato / Taranaki)
We are looking for estimators at senior and intermediate levels to develop accurate estimates for a variety of bids, across a range of disciplines, with a focus on term maintenance contracts, project work and comprehensive asset management. Start your career with Downer Transport & Infrastructure, today!
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:
- Competitive remuneration package and company vehicle
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Discounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
- $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
- Progression and development programs, including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers
Have a look at our other great benefits here!
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Reporting to our Tendering & Estimating Manager, you’ll work with a highly competent tendering team who bring a range of experiences and expertises across the Transport and Infrastructure sector. You will be responsible for developing accurate estimates for a variety of bids with a focus on project work and maintenance contracts.
Your main focus is to prepare accurate tenders and quotations, ensuring competitiveness within the marketplace whilst enhancing the company’s profitability. This will include all aspects of bid pricing including analysis of tender documentation, determination of current market rates for trades and services, asset assessment, identification of subcontractor requirements and first principle pricing.
You will work with the wider tendering team to achieve the above outcomes and ensure compliance with Downer Governance processes and procedures. This will include liaising with internal financial analysts, Business Development and Operational staff to ensure bids are priced in accordance with current operating procedures, market conditions and comply with approval gates, as set by the overarching bid governance.
Upon award of a contract, the Estimator will work closely with Business Development and Operational staff to ensure that all pertinent information relating to the bid is transferred in a professional and timely manner.
This is a Full Time, Permanent opportunity preferably based at the Downer Penrose depot, but may also be based in one of the regional depots.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
Our preferred candidate would have a strong background in Civil Estimating within Infrastructure, Utilities and Transport sectors with proven commercial and operational experience in a projects environment. This is a “doing” role and experience with proprietary estimating software packages is a must.
To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:
- Strong industry experience in Infrastructure and Utilities with a good understanding of asset components - relevant site experience will be beneficial
- Experience with an industry proprietary estimating packages (e.g. CANDY, Benchmark)
- Strong technical understanding of civil construction methodologies
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong commercial / numerical and analytical ability with a diligent eye for detail
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of the use of “First Principles of Estimating‟ is essential
- High level negotiation and analytical skills
- Sound working knowledge of Project Management principles
- Proven ability to work under pressure and prioritise (time management)
- Experience in a structured tendering environment
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 717380.
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
