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Senior Estimator

Trademe

Company

Job typeFull-time
Workplace typeOnsite
Experience levelNo experience limit
Education levelNo degree limit

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.

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