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Quantity Surveyor/Estimator

Horizon Energy

AUCKLAND BASED

  • Permanent, full-time role
  • Paid birthday leave
  • Life and critical illness cover

Founded in 1950, Aquaheat has delivered high-quality building services solutions to commercial, industrial and infrastructure customers throughout New Zealand and can take pride in an impressive track record in the design installation and commissioning of specialist HVAC Mechanical Services.

Due to a recent acquisition, and increased workload we have the opportunity to employ an experienced HVAC Mechanical Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator who has the ability to price work and manage variations in a self-delivery environment to support one of the leading HVAC Mechanical installation companies in the Auckland region.


The purpose of this role is to:

Identify market opportunities, establish and maintain client contact, prepare tender submissions, follow up and secure the award of HVAC Mechanical contracts in all market sectors.

This role will work closely with the Commercial Manager to define both short-term and long-term organisational strategic targets for Auckland Contracting, build key customer relationships and help identify business opportunities.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Identifying market opportunities, establishing and maintaining client contact, preparing tender submissions, following up and securing the award of all market sectors.
  • Defining both short-term and long-term organizational strategic targets for Auckland Contracting, building key customer relationships, identifying business opportunities, negotiating and closing business deals and maintaining extensive knowledge of current market conditions.
  • Reviewing all tender documentation and contracts, attending client meetings and/or briefing session, preparing estimates and pricing of tenders or variation works for Project Managers ensuring that any commercial or technical risks are identified and discussed prior to final submission of our price.
  • You will be able to carry out accurate take offs of ductwork & pipework systems and be able to produce a correct bill of quantities.
  • Working with the project team assigned to tenders won to ensure all projects are planned, executed and delivered in accordance with the pricing methodology and project timelines including procurement of materials if required.
  • Providing a consistent, high quality, professional and efficient service to all our external and internal clients, ensuring the highest levels of work and service quality, legislative compliance, and adherence to company and client OH&S needs.
  • Championing the continued development and delivery of the Company's guiding principles.

While this is essentially an HVAC Mechanical role, applications from candidates with experience in other services trades or main contractors will also be considered. To be successful a candidate will require the following:

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Relevant professional or technical tertiary qualifications
  • Previous experience in the HVAC Mechanical sector with sound knowledge of pricing principals and engineering (Innovation including value engineering)
  • Capable of analysing HVAC Mechanical specifications, sketches, drawings and subcontractor quotations
  • Capable of completing accurate take offs of ductwork & pipework systems and be able to produce a correct bill of quantities
  • Knowledge of building and service regulations and statutory obligations
  • Experience in client relationship/ account management
  • A self-motivated team player with the ability to work with a minimum of supervision
  • Excellent time management skills to prioritise and set programs within the tendering process, ensuring the successful completion and timely submission of tender documents
  • Excellent verbal, written communication and negotiation skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude
  • Experience working within OH&S guidelines
  • Current NZ Drivers License

We are looking for someone who has a genuine belief in providing excellent customer service, is highly motivated with a "can do" attitude.

Aquaheat as part of the Horizon Energy Group takes pride in its commitment to the health and safety of all its stakeholders. It has well-developed processes and procedures in the principal areas of safety leadership, risk management and worker participation.

To support this, you will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, sound industry and product knowledge, be safety focused at all times, possess a high degree of initiative, able to think clearly under pressure and most of all be a team player.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical.

We can offer a challenging position with a competitive remuneration and additional employee benefits which include Paid Birthday Leave and Life and Critical Illness cover.

Applications close on Monday 18 November 2024, or sooner if the right applicant is found

Applications close: 18 Nov 2024

Reference: 6683588
Location: Avondale, Auckland
Listed: 25 October 2024

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