Description Our Higgins National Estimating Division is looking for an Intermediate Estimator to join the Green Team.
You will be predominantly working on large tenders valued up to $30 million supporting our regional teams.
Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you will join a medium-sized team of experienced Estimators who manage the full tender process, including: Risk prediction, assessment, and valuation; Preparation, review, and delivery of tenders and quotes; Pricing of variations; Attribute writing and detailed bid submission.
Our regions have a big pipeline of future work and Higgins is actively working to secure its share – it's a great time to be joining the team!
Come join the Green Team: Competitive Salary Based at our modern head office in Penrose, with free staff parking and on-site café.
Work alongside a team with a wealth of industry experience, allowing you to continue to grow your estimating capability.
Ongoing training and development to help you reach your career goals.
Career development opportunities available to grow your career at Higgins and the wider Fletcher Building group of businesses.
Access to Fletcher Building Benefits Programme, including: A brand-new market-leading parental leave policy to ensure employees are well supported throughout one of life's most significant events.
FB employee share scheme, educational and welfare funds.
A significant portfolio of retail benefits across major NZ businesses such as ANZ, Z Energy, PlaceMakers, Mico, and Samsung.
What you'll bring to the role: Proven experience working on civil construction and roading projects and tenders.
Hands-on experience working on tenders and bids and their complexities.
A result-focused, commercially astute outlook and a practical approach to problem-solving.
Ability to handle a diverse workload while finding creative and forward-thinking solutions.
Technical qualifications preferred.
Client engagement experience, working with clients/customers to ensure they understand our bids and resolve concerns or issues.
Proficient with CCS Candy, Benchmark, and Microsoft Projects.
Sound contractual knowledge, especially NZS.
Design software knowledge (AutoCAD, 12D) is advantageous but not essential.
Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand.
We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day.
We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance, and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.
Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace.
The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you'll need to be fit for work!
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