Estimator

About the Role: Estimator, Canterbury

Reporting to the National Pre-Construction Manager, this role is accountable for delivering accurate cost plans, tender bids, feasibility studies, and end-to-end tender management. Your strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills will support effective relationships across both internal teams and external partners.

We offer flexibility in where you are based, with opportunities available in Otago, Queenstown, Wānaka, Auckland, or Canterbury.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders from $500K through to $20M+
• Complete precise measurement and pricing of builder’s quantities
• Coordinate tender documentation and manage bid submissions
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the industry
• Source, assess, and compare quotes from trade partners and suppliers
• Analyse land, building, and project data to support decision-making
• Carry out detailed due diligence to assess the cost implications of tender documentation

About You

You will bring a strong mix of technical capability and industry experience, with the confidence to lead, communicate clearly, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced pre-construction environment. Your background enables you to contribute meaningful insights, support collaborative decision-making, and uphold accuracy across all estimating activities.

Key Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years post-graduate experience in commercial construction estimating for Tier 2 (preferred) main contractors within New Zealand and/or Australia
• Bachelor of Construction Management (Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics advantageous) or a related qualification
• Demonstrated experience measuring a diverse range of projects, including new builds and fit-outs
• Skilled in a range of estimating and project management software tools
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively

About Us

At Cook Brothers Construction, we back our teams to take ownership, make smart calls, and deliver with pride. Our strength lies in our people and their drive to continually raise the bar. This has led to a legacy of 20 years of dedication and teamwork. We value hard work, celebrate achievements, and take pride in the results we create and the connections we form.

From our Dunedin roots to growth across Auckland, Canterbury, Southern Lakes, Wānaka, and Otago, we’ve built a reputation as one of New Zealand’s leading construction firms.

Our foundations are clear: innovation, quality, sustainability, client satisfaction, health, safety and wellbeing.

If you’re looking to contribute to a company that values trust, collaboration, and growth, Cook Brothers is the place to be.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, high-performing construction team.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values its people - apply now!

At Cook Brothers Construction, your health, safety, and wellbeing are our top priority. Before starting with us, you’ll need to complete and pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

Please note, we are not accepting applications from external recruitment agencies for this role.

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