Construction Estimator

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

This is a truly exciting opportunity and your chance to build a career in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful regions.

Based in Northland, you’ll enjoy an unbeatable lifestyle with stunning coastlines, outdoor adventures, and vibrant local culture at your doorstep.

We offer flexible work arrangements, a wide variety of exciting infrastructure projects, and long-term stability thanks to strong partnerships with local councils and private clients.

You’ll be part of a tight-knit, supportive team that values collaboration and celebrate success and enjoy ongoing career development in a strong transport infrastructure business.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing and delivering contract proposals and tenders to clients on time and in line with our estimating procedures.

You’ll ensure contract requirements and objectives are met using cost-effective and competitive approaches.

You’ll be supporting construction and capital works for clients such as Whangarei District Council and the Far North District Council, and various private sector partners.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and prepare tender bids
• Ensure commercial outcomes align with client KPIs
• Get involved in tender negotiations and client communications
• Support project managers with estimating and programming works
• Conduct occasional site visits
• Collaborate with a supportive, high-performing team.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll bring proven experience in civil construction, estimating, ideally focused on roading projects, and a solid understanding of New Zealand’s transport infrastructure.

You’re confident using, or willing to learn the CATS estimating software and are comfortable preparing project programs in MS Project.

With a background in quantity surveying or civil engineering, and ideally some project management experience, you’re highly organised, deadline-driven, and a strong team player who takes pride in delivering high quality work.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and are excited to enjoy the best of what Northland has to offer, Apply now!

HOW TO APPLY

Click on the “apply now” button found on this page.  For further information regarding this position please contact marie.sinajon@ventia.com. 

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to undergo a pre-employment medical as well as a Ministry of Justice check.

ABOUT VENTIA

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate. 

DIVERSITY

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.