The role Reporting to the Delivery Manager - Warkworth, as a Design Estimator, you'll be responsible for designing, pricing, planning and tendering services, while contributing to the overall business success.
Based in Warkworth, you will also: Prepare work methodologies and ensure designs and pricing are peer reviewed prior to submission.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and client representatives.
Visit site locations to scope and tender for new projects.
What's in it for you?
This is a career-defining role that allows you to advance to senior level with proven performance.
You will be well trained and supported by an established team.
We will reward you with benefits like: Attractive remuneration and full private use vehicle.
Working on multiple projects with plenty of forward work.
In-house well-being programme - a Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki), EAP Services.
Life Insurance and Group discounted medical insurance with Southern Cross.
Grow your impact and career with professional development opportunities.
A range of retail discounts and benefits.
A friendly place to work where people are valued and appreciated.
A tight-knit group of team members who support each other's growth.
Our strength is in our people, with a high standard of support, respect and work and we invest heavily in both our staff and community.
You will be joining a diverse and inclusive workforce, with opportunity to develop your career.
About you You are an experienced design estimator within the electricity distribution industry with a good understanding covering LV and HV.
You are comfortable liaising with diverse people at all levels of management and departments in a clear and concise manner.
You'll have a few years' experience working as a design estimator within the electricity distribution industry or you come from a strong practical field background and are looking to make the progression and change into an estimator position.
A recent electrical engineering graduate with a minimum qualification at diploma level will have an advantage.
You will be comfortable liaising with diverse people at all levels of management and departments in a clear and concise manner.
Your right attitude, mindset, and willingness to learn will carry weight for success.
We're looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following: Good knowledge of electrical engineering, power systems and distribution network and an understanding covering LV and HV.
Being a safety champion; comply with Health, Safety, Quality standards and regulatory requirements at all times.
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Excellent communication, written and verbal.
A Full, clean NZ Driver's licence.
MS Office suite with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
Very good organisational, planning skills and confidence with an eye to foresee the bigger picture.
High attention to detail with accuracy.
Ability to be flexible when required.
Enjoy working in team environments, yet able to work self-directed.
About us Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers and over 90 years of network ownership.
Northpower is 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 drive economic growth and prosperity as we invest in our networks and renewable energy.
Our impact goes beyond infrastructure; it's about empowering communities across New Zealand.
We have a strong team with over 1400 staff working together across 14 locations in building solutions that shape a brighter future for Aotearoa.
Get in touch!
If you're looking to take the next step in your career, feel inspired to join a value-based culture of care and an employer who fosters an innovative environment where professional development is supported ... direct your profile into our career's website and search for #Req 1408.
Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open.
Send in your interest early!
Unfortunately, applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand cannot be considered.
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).
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