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Design Estimator

The role As a Design Estimator at Northpower, you'll be right at the heart of things, working on design, pricing, planning, and tendering to meet our customer's needs and help drive the success of the business. You'll be collaborating with the Design Estimation Manager and the team to bring everything together and make sure our projects run smoothly. We are looking for a Design Estimator based in New Plymouth. You'll be part of a supportive team where your contributions really count and where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact every day. The key responsibilities for the Design Estimator position include: - Design Overhead and Underground Network according to customer specifications and regulatory requirements - Ensure compliance with Northpower, customer, and regulatory standards - Achieve customer satisfaction and generate compliance reports - Provide pricing for network and customer-initiated works - Plan the delivery of primary works - Prepare and negotiate tender and contract documentation - Effectively hand over projects to Project Managers - Document project information accurately - Produce CAD construction and as-built drawings to customer standards - Provide CAD drafting services and update network drawings - Capture GPS data for design and as-built purposes.- What's in it for you? You'll be joining a team that's all about creating a positive and supportive work environment where collaboration is key. We take pride in our leadership team, who are always there to guide and encourage you, helping you bring your best work to the table. You will enjoy benefits like: - Competitive remuneration with full private use vehicle/tool of trade vehicle - An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services - Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance - Commitment to professional growth and development - A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated - Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability framework - Social club, family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts. About you We're on the lookout for an experienced Design Estimator with a solid background in the Electrical Distribution Network sector. If you've got a proven track record in design, estimation, and project planning, we'd love to hear from you! To succeed in this role, you'll bring some (or all) of the following skills and experience: - A BE in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or an Electrical Diploma - A clean Class 1 driver's license - At least 5 years of experience in electrical distribution or transmission design - Knowledge of Zone substation switchgear, Network HV/LV infrastructure, overhead and underground services, network reinforcements, and electricity supply distribution for - new subdivisions - Strong organizational and planning skills - A solid commitment to HSQE standards, proactive safety culture, and Safety by Design principles - Great interpersonal skills, ideally in a multi-cultural environment - Critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Integrity, consistency, and the ability to stay composed under pressure - The ability to motivate, influence, and maintain a strong customer focus About us Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers. We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements. We have over 1,400 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers. Get in touch! Join us if you're looking for a career defining role within a growing team where you can make your mark! Direct your profile into our career's website and search for # REQ1533 Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early! Pre-employment checks may include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment. Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies. If you're interested in a role with us, we would encourage you to apply directly online to us, as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).

Masterton, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary