Estimator/Senior Estimator Infrastructure at Turner & Townsend Ltd

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

First-principles Pricing, Electrical Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Risk Assessment, Bill of Quantities, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, CSS Candy/Quantum, Contractor-side Knowledge, Consultancy Experience, Mechanical Estimating, Infrastructure Cost Estimation

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 62 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com Job Description We’re seeking a Estimator/Senior Estimator based in Auckland to deliver accurate, independent cost estimates for major infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse, high-impact projects and provide strategic input that shapes essential services. Key Responsibilities: Build first-principles pricing for projects, including facilities, civils, and pipework, with a strong focus on electrical works. Quantify from design information and collaborate with engineers to ensure precision. Validate quantities and pricing from suppliers and contractors. Source and review quotations, negotiating competitive pricing. Assess and price risk during early project stages. Structure estimates, bills of quantities, and bills of materials. Prepare clear, detailed reports and present findings to stakeholders. Deliver integrated estimating services, offering strategic and technical advice throughout the project lifecycle. Qualifications We’re looking for a highly skilled professional who combines technical expertise with strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Essential Skills & Experience: 5-10+ years of industry experience, ideally in water utilities and related sectors. Strong electrical estimating knowledge (LV/HV cabling, switchgear, transformers, SCADA, VSDs). Relevant tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Engineering, or similar. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI and CSS Candy/Quantum experience advantageous. Excellent analytical and communication skills, confident in presenting to stakeholders. Consultancy experience and contractor-side knowledge. Mechanical estimating experience is a bonus. A collaborative team player with leadership potential and strong relationship-building skills. Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-ZD1 #LI-Hybrid Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. Department: Infrastructure

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Responsibilities

Deliver accurate, independent cost estimates for major infrastructure projects, focusing on electrical works, civils, and pipework. Responsibilities include quantifying design information, validating supplier pricing, and preparing detailed reports for stakeholders.