Estimator/Senior Estimator - Water

About This Role

This role involves delivering accurate, independent cost estimates for major water infrastructure projects across New Zealand. Working on water treatment, wastewater treatment, pump stations, pipelines, and associated civil infrastructure, you will play a critical part in developing robust project budgets and providing strategic cost advice to deliver essential community services.

Responsibilities

• Develop first-principles cost estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, reservoirs, and associated civil
• Quantify from design information and collaborate with engineers to ensure precision
• Build and maintain estimating models for complex water sector projects, incorporating construction methodologies, staging, and delivery risks
• 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

Requirements

• 5-10+ years of industry experience, ideally in water utilities and related sectors
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Engineering, or similar
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, confident in presenting to stakeholders
• Consultancy experience and contractor-side knowledge
• A collaborative team player with leadership potential and strong relationship-building skills

Nice to have:

• Power BI and CSS Candy/Quantum experience
• Mechanical estimating experience

About the Company

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 62 countries. The company works with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Turner & Townsend is majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm.