Senior Estimator - Christchurch or Auckland Based!

Protecting the health of our water.
We believe that’s worth caring about.

At Citycare Water, we’re proud to be the country’s largest dedicated experts in three waters – around 600 good people, making it happen across 10 locations. We specialise in water network maintenance and reticulation renewal construction. We service almost a quarter of properties nationwide; and we maintain over 20,000kms of pipe network. That’s 2X the length of the NZ’s state highways! Water may seem like such an everyday thing. but that’s what makes it so important. every day, every living thing needs it.

So, join us on our mission to ensure every community has access to safe water for life - we believe that’s worth striving for.

About the job:

Due to significant growth opportunities, we are looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join our team, based in Christchurch or Auckland, reporting to the National Bid Manager.

You will be an integral part of a high performing bid team. At the core of the role is estimating for three waters maintenance tenders, preparing tender quotations and price estimates for long term contracts.

As a successful Senior Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in helping Citycare Water secure new water contracts nationwide to add to our portfolio.

What you’ll need:

• At least 10 years of experience scoping and generating estimates and quotations within the construction industry or water sector would be advantageous.
• To have the skills to be responsible for all aspects of producing accurate and detailed estimates and building up tender rates, including supply chain management.
• Knowledge of the supply chain.
• Understanding of local government tendering processes.
• Competence in using estimating software (training provided).
• Experience generating complex priced proposals, including multi-faceted three waters maintenance and operations contracts.
• Ideally, have in-depth knowledge of the water sector and industry knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in this field.
• Degree-qualified in relevant technical or commercial discipline, but equivalent experience is also acceptable.

Your sound commitment to HSE, quality assurance, alignment with Citycare Water’s values and a commitment to upholding Te Mana O te Wai will allow you to be successful in this role.

All preferred candidates will be required to complete preemployment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks include but are not limited to, ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.

If you have any further questions, please contact Rhod on +6421339282

Benefits and culture:

We offer an inclusive and vibrant company culture where effort is rewarded, fresh ideas are welcome, and success is celebrated. No two days are ever the same, and the opportunities are limitless. We also prioritise job security and are committed to supporting our people through good times and bad.

Find out more:

Visit our Careers page to hear from our people about what it’s like working for Citycare Water; and visit out News section to read about the work we do protecting the health of our water in our local communities.