CareerPlan

Estimator/Senior Estimator - Water

Auckland, Australia & New Zealand, nzFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Develop accurate, independent cost estimates for major water infrastructure projects including treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, and reservoirs.

Role type

Senior Estimator (Water Infrastructure)

Builds

Robust project budgets and strategic cost advice for water utilities

Domain

Water utilities and civil infrastructure

Required skills

Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Engineering, Advanced Excel, Power BI, CSS Candy/Quantum, Mechanical estimating, Risk assessment, Bill of quantities

Preferred skills

Consultancy experience, Contractor-side knowledge, Leadership potential

Technologies

Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, CSS Candy, Quantum

Responsibilities

Develop first-principles cost estimates, Quantify from design information, Build and maintain estimating models, Validate quantities and pricing, Source and review quotations, Assess and price risk, Structure estimates and bills of materials, Prepare detailed reports

Seniority

Senior, 5-10+ years experience