Job Details

Estimating Manager – Civil Construction

Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

Salary: Up to $220,000 (depending on experience)

Are you an experienced Estimating professional ready to step into a leadership role with a fast-growing civil construction company? This is a rare opportunity to join a locally owned organisation that is delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the North Island.

The Role:

Reporting directly to senior management, the Estimating Manager will lead the estimating team and play a pivotal role in driving successful project outcomes. This includes managing tender submissions, overseeing procurement, ensuring commercial compliance, and mentoring a team of estimators and QS staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all tender submissions, pricing strategies, and bid processes.
• Oversee BOQ preparation, estimates, budgets, and audit reports.
• Negotiate and confirm pricing with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate procurement activities and provide commercial oversight on projects.
• Support handover processes from estimating to delivery teams.
• Mentor and develop junior estimators, QSs, and administrators.
• Implement efficient estimating systems and promote best practice across the division.
• Drive continuous improvement while fostering a positive workplace culture.

• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in estimating or commercial management within civil infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of NZS3910/15 and the Construction Contracts Act.
• Proven experience in structured tendering environments.
• Familiarity with estimating software (e.g. Candy) is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines.
• A current and clean NZ driver’s licence.

• Salary up to $220,000 depending on experience.
• A leadership role with real influence in shaping project outcomes.
• A supportive and forward-thinking company culture.
• Opportunities for career growth as the business continues to expand.