Estimator - Combine practical building know-how with sharp estimating and utilise your residential and commercial insurance reinstatement experience.
About Company
Well-established, Auckland-based business specialising in insurance reinstatement work across both residential and commercial properties. They’re known for their practical approach, competitive overheads, and strong relationships with major insurers and loss assessors. You’ll be joining a high-trust environment with a great reputation and a grounded, collaborative team culture.
About the Role
You’ll scope and price a wide range of insurance reinstatement projects - from straightforward residential repairs under $30k, to commercial jobs over $1M with structural complexity, asbestos risk, and 3910 contracts. Expect variety in your week, with 2 days based in the East Tamaki office and 3 days out scoping projects on-site.
The BAU work is fast-paced and high volume. The commercial work demands more technical pricing, risk management, and tender documentation, and your ability to present professionally, work closely with project management firms, and clearly articulate your pricing methodology will be key. You will be doing a blend of site inspections, estimating, and client liaison
You will be supported by 3D scanning tools, admin assistance, and an experienced Estimating Manager.
Responsibilities
- Scope reinstatement work on site for BAU and commercial projects
- Price from first principles or review and refine supplied scopes
- Source subcontractor and material quotes and assess value
- Prepare clear, compliant quotes for insurers and loss assessors
- Peer review larger estimates and attend pre-starts with PMs
- Maintain estimate records and templates within internal systems
- Competitive remuneration with vehicle included
- Regular hours with a 3 on site / 2 in office pattern and some flexibility
- Exposure to major commercial reinstatement projects
- Strong forward workload and supportive, down-to-earth team
- Proven experience in construction estimating, QS, or reinstatement pricing
- Practical site or building background; LBP or similar is a plus
- Confident working with insurers, loss assessors, engineers, and PM firms
- Accurate pricing with early risk identification and clear assumptions
- Professional communicator with tidy documentation and presentation
- Organised, systems-literate, and comfortable balancing BAU and commercial work
If this looks like the role for you, apply to Amanda Campbell via Seek.
Please N ote: We do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early. Unfortunately, overseas applications cannot be considered.