Estimator

About the company

Hagley Windows & Doors is a world class supplier of windows and door solutions to the residential and commercial construction sector and has been operating for over 50 years. Our experienced team of 140 operates from a high-class & purpose built facility in Waterloo Business Park, Christchurch.

Our experienced team of 140 operates from a high-class & purpose built facility in Waterloo Business Park and work on a range of projects right across the South Island from new homes, window replacements to large scale commercial construction projects.

This is an opportunity for either an accomplished Estimator with a proven track record or someone who has recently studied Quantity Surveying to add value and bring your expertise to a highly motivated team based in our state-of-the-art facility in Waterloo Business Park. 

About the role

Your role as Estimator will be to work internally to produce technically and financially savvy cost estimates on a wide range of projects using architectural drawings and specifications to price from.  

Hours of work 

Your standard working hours are 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday, with start and finish times to be agreed.  

In this role you will:

• Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, plans, specifications and related documents.

• Interpret plans, identifying suitable products to be used in relevance to specifications, plan details requirements for location and building code.

• Calculate costs and estimating time scales.

• Ensure quotes are prepared and entered accurately in accordance to information supplied and based on up-to-date data, using the V6 system and ESP production planning system.

• Guarantee deadlines and tender closures are met.

• Demonstrate leadership with our health, safety and wellness policies.

• Managing the paperwork associated with pricing contracts, tenders and variations.

To be successful in this role, you will: 

• A proven track record working in construction.

• be able to work independently but also part of a team.  

• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.

• Good numeracy skills.

• Experience interpreting residential construction plans and inputting quotes in a similar role for two years.

• High degree of computer literacy including experience with Excel

• Experience operating V6 would be an advantage.

What we offer:

• a great culture where your safety and well-being are paramount.

• Ability to work on both commercial and residential projects.

• Competitive hourly rate.

If you are reliable and keen to join our team, and you have the right to work in New Zealand, please apply using the Seek link.