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Estimator/ Cost Planner

Estimator/ Cost Planner (BBBH5243) Auckland, New Zealand


Franklin Smith have the opportunity for an Estimator with significant experience across the Commercial build and interior fit-out space in New Zealand to join an industry renowned contractor which have completed an impressive portfolio of projects to date and a massive pipeline of projects fast approaching.

Job title: Estimator/ Cost Planner
Company type: Specialist Fit Out Contractor
Contract type: Contractor (PAYE or GST)
Contract duration: 6 month rolling contracts (with potential for extension)
Location: Auckland
Salary: Up to $70-90+GST (DOE)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage all aspects of quoted works process in order to maximise revenue and operating profit
  • Estimate the costs of projects in order to meet or exceed the client’s requirements
  • Determine contractual, financial, technical and operational risks and to find opportunities to minimise risk and maximise gross profit
  • Support the fulfillment of the programme of works safely, on time and to the required quality while maximising the gross profit and client’s satisfaction
  • Implement all of our client’s policies including those for SHE and risk management
  • Promote our client’s values towards its customer in order to meet or exceed their expectations
  • Obtain suitable market quotations to substantiate the prime
  • Deliver accurate prime cost submissions at the adjudication meeting in a professional and logical manner.
  • Advise line Manager of improvements / innovation within the company or externally that you become aware of.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
  • Previous experience in a similar position within the Construction Industry
  • Commercial Awareness
  • Have strong organisational skills and able to present information in a logical manner
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
  • Able to work as an individual and work co-operatively as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

To apply for this role, send an updated CV to Johnny O’Rourke via johnny@franklinsmithgroup.co.nz or call via 021839812.

Note to overseas candidates, as this is a temporary position, you require at least a Residency visa in place if you are to be considered.

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