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  • Category: ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS
  • Reference: 2026-128359
  • Client code: 2685
  • Location: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
  • Contract type: Permanent

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Lead Estimator M/F

03/06/2026

As our Lead Estimator, you’ll sit at the heart of major bids, leading the development of competitive, high-quality estimates that position HEB for success. You’ll bring together engineering expertise, commercial insight, and strategic thinking to influence bid outcomes and ensure we deliver profitable, well-considered projects. Between bids, you’ll support project teams with cost management, commercial guidance, and forecasting to drive strong performance across delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing


  • Leading a team of high performing Senior Estimators to support delivery of accurate and competitive estimates for large-scale civil infrastructure tenders
  • Driving cost-effective, innovative solutions in collaboration with design and construction teams
  • Managing the end-to-end estimating process, including quantities, subcontractor pricing, and risk assessments
  • Actively contributing to bid strategy and ensuring timely, high-quality submissions
  • Facilitating estimate reviews, tender handovers, and continuous improvement from bid outcomes
  • Supporting project teams with commercial controls, forecasting, and cost-to-complete processes
  • Building strong relationships with clients, partners, and suppliers to enhance bid success

About You

You’re a commercially astute leader with deep experience in civil construction estimating and a track record of delivering winning bids.

You’ll also bring:


  • Extensive experience (15+ years) in estimating or commercial management within significant, large scale infrastructure projects
  • Experience in leading estimating teams and demonstrated ability to drive high performance
  • Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and programming
  • Expertise in first principles estimating and leading complex tender processes
  • Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate across technical teams and stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Entity

HEB Construction is a dynamic and innovative leader in the Construction of New Zealand's Infrastructure. We provide our clients with a diverse multi-disciplined civil engineering infrastructure capability that helps to sustain the communities in which we work. This capability includes the construction of sub-divisions, roads and bridges, storm water drainage, pumping stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, as well as piling, wharf construction, precast concrete elements and landscaping. Part of the VINCI Construction International Network (VCIN), we combine the best of local and international expertise, and have created a high-performing culture where our people thrive.

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