| Position | Senior Estimator |
| Posted | 18 Jul 2026 |
| Expired | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Company | Downer Group |
| Location | Wellington | NZ |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About the Team\nDowner’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans‑Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.
Job Description\nKo te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
\nDowner is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:
\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Estimator to join our South Region team. This is a pivotal role responsible for leading the development of accurate, competitive, and commercially robust estimates for civil construction projects and long-term maintenance contracts throughout the Lower North Island and South Island.
\nWorking closely with operational leaders, commercial teams, project managers, and business development professionals, you will play a vital role in securing work that drives business growth while managing risk and maximising project profitability.
\nAs a Senior Estimator, you will provide leadership throughout the tendering process, developing first‑principles estimates and bid strategies that support successful project outcomes across a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects.
\nWe're ideally looking for someone based in Wellington; however we'd love to hear from strong candidates in Christchurch, Hastings, Palmerston North, or Dunedin too.
\nThis role works across our South Region, so you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with teams throughout the Lower North Island and South Island, with occasional travel as needed.
\nKey Responsibilities:
\nTo be successful in this position, you will bring extensive New Zealand civil construction estimating experience and a strong understanding of infrastructure project delivery.
\nYou’ll also bring:
\nTertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar.
\nMinimum 10+ years’ experience within the New Zealand civil construction industry.
\nMinimum 10 years’ estimating experience in a structured tendering environment.
\nDemonstrated expertise in First Principles Estimating.
\nProven experience pricing civil infrastructure projects.
\nStrong understanding of NZS contract frameworks, procurement models, and infrastructure delivery methodologies.
\nExperience using estimating software such as Candy, Benchmark, or similar industry systems.
\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills.
\nWant to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply\nIf this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 733485.
\nWe are committed to a safe working environment for everyone – all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre‑employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
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