Estimator / Senior Estimator - Water

About the role

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Estimator / Senior Estimator based in Auckland to deliver accurate, independent cost estimates for major water infrastructure projects across New Zealand. The role covers water treatment, wastewater treatment, pump stations, pipelines and associated civil infrastructure, helping build robust project budgets and give strategic cost advice.

Key responsibilities

• Develop first-principles cost estimates for water and wastewater projects such as treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, reservoirs and civil works.
• Quantify from design information and work with engineers to ensure precision.
• Build and maintain estimating models covering construction methodologies, staging and delivery risks.
• Validate quantities and pricing from suppliers and contractors, and source and review quotations while negotiating competitive prices.
• Assess and price risk in early project stages, and structure estimates, bills of quantities and bills of materials.
• Prepare detailed reports, present findings to stakeholders and deliver integrated estimating advice throughout the project lifecycle.

Required profile

• 5-10+ years of industry experience, ideally in water utilities and related sectors.
• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Engineering or similar.
• Consultancy experience and contractor-side knowledge.
• Mechanical estimating experience is a bonus.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, confident presenting to stakeholders.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• Power BI and CSS Candy/Quantum experience is advantageous.
• Collaborative team player with leadership potential and strong relationship-building skills.