Civil Estimator

Job Description Are you a Civil Quantity Surveyor who knows your numbers understands how projects are built and isnt afraid to get your boots dirty

323 Recruitment is partnering with a well-established and respected civil construction contractor based in Cambridge Waikato.

Our client has built a strong reputation for delivering quality civil infrastructure projects including residential subdivisions bulk earthworks stormwater and wastewater drainage roading concrete works and general civil construction.

With a great team experienced leadership and a strong focus on delivering quality work theyre looking for an experienced Civil Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join the business.

This isnt your typical 9-to-5 desk-bound QS position. Were looking for someone who enjoys getting involved understands whats happening on site and can confidently take ownership of the commercial and tendering side of a project.

Youll work directly alongside the two directors playing an important role in securing new work and ensuring projects are accurately priced commercially viable and delivered successfully.

• Preparing detailed estimates take-offs and schedules of quantities (SOQs) for civil construction projects.

• Managing the tendering process from initial documentation review through to final submission.

• Reviewing civil drawings specifications and tender documentation to identify project scope risks and opportunities.

• Accurately pricing labour plant materials subcontractors and project-specific requirements.

• Preparing complete tender packages including pricing schedules supplier quotations clarifications exclusions and commercial allowances.

• Assessing project costs margins profitability and commercial risks.

• Presenting and explaining tender pricing methodologies and commercial recommendations to the directors before submission.

• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing.

• Supporting project cost reporting budget monitoring variations and commercial management.

• Working closely with project managers supervisors and site teams to understand construction methodology productivity and actual project costs.

• Visiting sites regularly to review progress understand construction challenges and support the wider team.

• Completing project cost reviews and identifying opportunities to improve future tender pricing and profitability.

Were after someone with solid civil construction experience who can hit the ground running.

Ideally youll bring:

• 5 years experience in quantity surveying and/or estimating within the civil construction industry.

• Proven experience pricing subdivisions drainage bulk earthworks concrete works and general civil infrastructure.

• Strong understanding of civil construction methodologies productivity rates labour plant and material costs.

• Confidence preparing accurate SOQs take-offs cost estimates and full tender submissions.

• Sound commercial knowledge particularly around margins cost control variations and profitability.

• Ability to review drawings identify discrepancies and make well-reasoned commercial decisions.

• Experience working with subcontractors suppliers and construction delivery teams.

• Strong communication skills and the confidence to explain and justify your pricing to senior management.

• Good organisational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage tender deadlines.

• A practical solutions-focused attitude and genuine willingness to be part of the wider team.

Most importantly were looking for someone who fits the culture.

Someone whos approachable down-to-earth takes pride in their work and understands that successful civil construction is a team effort.

You dont need to know absolutely everything but you do need to have a strong technical foundation take ownership of your work and be willing to continue learning.

• $100000 $ 130000 salary depending on experience.

• Company ute.

• Laptop and additional employment benefits.

• Permanent full-time position based in Cambridge Waikato.

• Opportunity to work directly alongside two experienced directors.

• Exposure to a wide range of civil construction projects.

• Supportive close-knit team with a positive working culture.

• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• The freedom to take ownership of your work and make a real difference within the business.

This is a great opportunity for a capable Civil QS who wants more than simply sitting behind a computer producing numbers.

Youll have…