Electrical Estimator – Industrial Projects (Canterbury)

About the role

We are looking for a trade‑qualified industrial electrician to join our Canterbury team as an Electrical Estimator. You’ll use your hands‑on experience to price and scope complex industrial electrical and automation projects for major New Zealand clients.

Key responsibilities

• Pricing and preparing estimates for industrial electrical and automation projects
• Reading and interpreting P&IDs, single‑line diagrams, and electrical drawings
• Working alongside Project Managers to scope, price, and deliver projects successfully
• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams
• Managing multiple tenders and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Contributing to continual improvement across estimating systems and processes
• Growing into greater project management responsibility over time

Required profile

• A trade background as an industrial electrician
• Real‑world understanding of industrial project delivery
• Experience with, or exposure to, project management
• Ability to confidently interpret P&IDs and electrical construction drawings
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Confidence using Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Great communication skills and a proactive attitude

Required skills

• Outlook
• Excel
• Word
• P&IDs
• Electrical drawings