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Downer New Zealand

Estimator - North

  • Posted 1w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Auckland

Job Description

Who We Are

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Our Energy & Utilities business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for Australia’s critical economic infrastructure. Operating across the future energy, power generation, oil and gas and industrial sectors, we work closely with our customers to optimise the reliability, efficiency and whole of life costs of their assets and facilities.



About the Role

An opportunity has become available for an Estimator in Albany NZ for Downer’s Energy & Utilities business unit reporting to the Construction Manager. The Estimator is responsible for managing the cost estimation of construction projects involving the renewals and upgrade of water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure as part of the Department of Corrections Water Infrastructure Project. The ideal candidate will envision themselves attending to duties such as:

  • Provide accurate and timely pricing information from detailed design drawings and reports
  • Ensure tender price information is easily converted within project budgets
  • Comply with tendering and associated reporting procedures to ensure a consistent approach across all business operations
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders and subcontractors
  • Assist with pre-letting negotiations and respond to clarification requests
  • Co-ordinate peer, commercial, risk and legal reviews as appropriate. Arrange final review and obtain approval to submit tender.


About You

  • Substantial experience in Construction, Civils and water is advantageous
  • Exposure to QS is desirable
  • A proven track record of building and nurturing strong working relationships with clients and sub-contractors
  • Capable of producing first principal estimates (bottom-up estimates) and have a good understand of estimate norms and benchmarking
  • Proficiency in multi-discipline estimating and a strong command of estimating software, with a preference for expertise in Candy, as well as proficiency in Microsoft programs
  • Provide sound, qualified decision-making to the estimating process, following process and protocols.


What We Offer

  • Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
  • Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team.
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Safety focused culture working within a leading services industry
  • Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring
  • Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company


Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. To join the Downer team please “apply now”. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.

Hard Skills Required

  • Cost Estimation
  • Tendering Procedures
  • Estimating Software
  • Project Budgeting
  • Construction Knowledge

Soft Skills Required

  • Relationship Building
  • Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail

Benefits and Perks

  • Bereavement Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • 🧕
    Inclusive Workspace
  • Wellbeing Support
  • 🔋
    Unlimited Annual Leave
  • 🌿
    Wellness Program
  • 🤱
    Extended Parental Leave
  • 🩺
    Health Insurance
  • 💪
    Physical Health Workshops
  • 📣
    Referral Bonuses
  • ⏰
    Flexible Work
  • 💯
    Employee Mentoring Program
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🧠
    Mental Health Workshops
  • 📈
    Professional Development
  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • 🎖
    Long Service Rewards

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work
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