Estimator

We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join the Higgins team in Tauranga. You will be a key part of the bidding and tender preparation processes for the Bay of Plenty Region – projects ranging in value up to $30 million.Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will join an experienced team 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 region has a big pipeline of future work and Higgins are actively working to secure its share – it’s a great time to be joining the team!Come join the Higgins team:Competitive SalaryWork alongside a team with a wealth of industry experience, you can continue to grow your estimating capabilityOpportunity for continued career progression as the branch growsIn house technical training and leadership development programmesAccess to educational funds for you and your childrenFunding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your childrenEmployee Discounts: Southern Cross, ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and SamsungMarket-leading parental leave policyFletcher Building share scheme optionsWhat you’ll bring to the role:Proven tendering experience within roading / civil infrastructure constructionHands on experience working on tenders and bids and their complexitiesA result focused, commercially astute outlook and a practical approach to problem solvingAbility to handle a diverse workload along, whilst finding creative and forward-thinking solutionsTechnical qualifications preferredClient engagement experience, you will work with clients/customers to ensure they understand our bids and resolve concerns or issuesProficient with CCS Candy or Benchmark and Microsoft ProjectsSound contractual knowledge especially NZS 3910:2013Higgins 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!Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haerengaWe are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.