Estimator/Senior Estimator
Beyond Recruitment
Listing Description
Description
About the Company
This is a larger force in New Zealand’s commercial construction industry, delivering complex, high‑value projects across the country. Their work spans large government facilities, heritage and historic building restorations, high‑rise apartment developments, and technical commercial refurbishments ranging from $10M to $150M. With a reputation for capability and precision, they consistently deliver projects of scale and complexity.
About the Role
This is a key position within the business, responsible for managing the tendering and estimating functions from project inception through to completion including ECI works. You will produce accurate, high‑quality tenders, ensure margin clarity, and uphold the company’s standards of technical excellence.
Working autonomously, you will take full ownership of your workload and play a central role in growing both the project pipeline and the profitability of awarded work. This role requires a detail‑driven professional who understands the commercial realities of major construction projects and can deliver estimates with precision and confidence.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end‑to‑end tendering for complex commercial projects, including ECI projects
- Produce accurate and detailed estimates with a strong focus on margins and cost integrity.
- Analyse market rates and maintain strong knowledge of local suppliers, subcontractors, and industry conditions.
- Review technical documentation for buildability, risks, and cost implications.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure tender accuracy and alignment.
- Support pipeline growth through strategic bidding and commercial insight.
Skills & Experience
- Minimum 8+ years of estimating experience across commercial construction.
- Strong understanding of local market conditions, construction rates, and NZ construction legislation.
- Experience working on large‑scale commercial builds, including government, heritage, high‑rise, and technical refurbishments.
- High level of autonomy, ownership, and commercial awareness.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
Salary: $150K – $170K, depending on experience.
For further information, please contact Matt on 027 554 4064 or send your resume to matt.shortt@beyond.co.nz
Ref: 132787
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Matt Shortt for more information.
Beyond Recruitment
We have a talented team of people who recruit throughout New Zealand and love to go Above and Beyond for candidates and employers. We operate ten specialist teams across all key disciplines within an organisational structure, and our highly experienced consultants often further specialise in a particular role type. This means that whether you are looking for a new role or looking to find the best talent, we know where to look and who to speak to.
Our teams deliver nationwide recruitment services across:
Permanent Recruitment Contracting Solutions Temporary Staffing Solutions Executive Search and Executive Recruitment Managed Talent Solutions Payrolling
Here at Beyond Recruitment, we are passionate about Aotearoa and its people. We aim to advance the opportunity for employers to succeed through the placement of top people while equally advancing the careers of our candidates. We are committed to working to benefit New Zealand both in business and the wider community through our work. Diversity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. We are also proud to support a number of charities annually and love giving back to the diverse communities we serve. Our Values
As a values-led business, we are passionate about New Zealand and seeing New Zealand organisations succeed through great people.
Our core values are:
We are fair, open, flexible, professional and honest in all our dealings
We treat all people with respect
We work collaboratively
We stand for excellence in delivery and value
We work to benefit New Zealand
When you work with us, you will find us to be astute, relaxing, effective, engaging, refreshing and stimulating. We look forward to hearing from you!