Description
Summary:
This Senior Estimator role offers an opportunity to join a respected construction company, focusing on high-quality pricing, tendering, and stakeholder engagement with a clear path to senior leadership.
Highlights:
1. Opportunity for genuine long-term progression into senior leadership
2. Stable, well-supported role within a respected local company
3. Positive, collaborative work environment
* Subsidised Health Insurance
* Vehicle Included
* Hawkes Bay Based
About:
A rare opportunity has opened for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a respected Hawke's Bay construction company with a strong pipeline of varied projects ranging from $100k through to $10m.
This is a true estimating role, no quantity surveying, and no out-of-town commitments. You'll focus purely on high-quality pricing, tendering, and stakeholder engagement while working with a supportive, collaborative team.
Due to forward-thinking succession planning, this position offers a genuine pathway into senior leadership over the next 5-10 years for the right person.
What's on Offer:
* Competitive Salary
* Vehicle Included
* Subsidised Health Insurance
* Flexible Work Arrangements
* Stable, well-supported role within a respected local company
* A positive, collaborative work environment
* The opportunity to modernise the estimating function
* A genuine long-term progression pathway
Responsibilities:
* Preparing accurate, detailed estimates for tender, design-build, negotiation, and ECI projects
* Managing and analysing subcontractor pricing and documentation
* Producing clear, structured quantity take-offs
* Developing and maintaining pricing databases and cost information
* Ensuring smooth handover to site and operations teams
* Building trusted relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
* Contributing to continuous improvement within the procurement/estimating function
* Supporting a values-led culture focused on professionalism, teamwork, and delivering excellence
About You:
* Proven experience as an Intermediate or Senior Estimator within the NZ construction industry
* Strong Excel capability and interest in system improvement or implementation
* High accuracy, commercial awareness, and attention to detail
* Strong communication and relationship-building ability
* Alignment with a positive, team-focused culture
* NZ Citizen or Resident
Apply Today!
For more information, get in touch with Hattie at hattie.m@stellarrecruitment.co.nz.