Senior Estimator
Naylor Love
building people
sustainability focus
Building people, creating a sustainable future - He Whaihanga Tangata, He Waihanga Anamata Toitū.
estimating software
leadership
negotiation
time management
commercial construction
communication
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a talented Senior Estimator looking to take the next step in their career. This key role will be a crucial part of our successful Wellington pre-construction team, where you will be involved with the divisions bid preparation and post tender negotiations.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical test including drug screening and be eligible to work in New Zealand either as a resident or by holding a current work visa.
To be successful in this role you will have a commercial construction background, be commercially astute and be able to demonstrate your ability to produce high quality tenders at the right price and risk profile.
- ingProven experience with estimating software
- Leadership skills to motivate and develop team members to reach their potential
- Excellent negotiation abilities and a talent for building business relationships
- Exceptional time management skills
- A strong background in commercial construction and quantity surveying, including pre-construction services and quantity survey
- The ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all levels
Our culture is at the heart of everything we do. We offer an enjoyable place to work and career development. Naylor Love is shaping the future of construction in New Zealand; join our team today and love your job tomorrow.
We offer an enjoyable place to work, career development and wellbeing programmes to enhance your working environment and ensure that each day at work is rewarding and meaningful.
This is a permanent position with genuine potential for career advancement within a growing and dynamic organisation. If you're a well-rounded professional who thrives on taking on challenges and can confidently manage tenders from receipt to project commencement, this is a great chance to join a New Zealand industry leader.
- Annual skin checks, flu vaccinations and health checks
- Access to purchase additional leave
- Southern Cross Medical insurance for you and your whānau (covers pre-existing conditions)
- Volunteer days to give back to your local community
- Access to children's scholarships to support your tamariki undertaking construction related study
- Access to free independent counselling and support services for you and your family
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- pre-employment medical test including drug screening
Since 1910
Years in Business
The company has a long-standing history, having been founded in Dunedin, New Zealand.
NZ$750M Revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates significant annual revenue while maintaining regional agility.
- Specialised teams handle everything from seismic strengthening and demolition to EV infrastructure.
- Landmark projects include Christchurch Cathedral reinstatement, bp EV Gigahub, and LynnMall spire deconstruction.
- With more than a century of craftsmanship, the firm balances heritage structures and cutting-edge builds.
- Operates multiple offices—Auckland to Queenstown—yet thrives on local expertise across New Zealand.
- Teamwork: Working together, asking each other for help, cooperating and supporting each other for the benefit of our customers and each other.
- Relationships: Giving our bond to our customers and our people, built on respect, being user friendly, proactive and solutions focused, providing “measurably the best” service.
- Consideration: Caring for our people, their families, our stakeholders and the planet by putting health, safety, wellbeing and the environment at the forefront of our decisions and actions.
- Integrity: Honesty, doing what we say we are going to do, respectfully expressing our ideas and opinions.
25% emissions reduction
Emissions Target
Committed to reducing emissions by 25% by 2025/26 from a base year of 2018/19.
46% target reduction
Long-term Emissions Target
Aim to reduce emissions by 46% by 2030/31, with a goal of achieving net zero by 2050.
31% emissions drop
Emissions Progress
Achieved a 31% reduction in emissions during the 2021/22 period compared to the base year.
1.63 tCO2e
Emissions Per Employee
Emissions per full-time equivalent employee decreased to 1.63 metric tons of CO2 equivalent by 2023/24.
- Externally audited and assured footprint through Toitū carbonreduce (CEMARS); ISO 14001 certified.
- Installed a 35 kW solar system at Dunedin site, producing approximately 35,111 kWh annually (~40% of site energy needs), reducing ~8.3 tCO2e/year.
- Finalist at 2022 Tāmaki Makaurau Zero Waste Awards for collecting ~800 kg of soft plastics on Auckland sites and reusing them as saveBOARD hoardings.
95%
Staff Survey Participation
95% of staff participated in the 2023 survey, reflecting high engagement.
81%
Job Satisfaction
81% of employees would recommend this employment to others.
May 23, 2025
Program Completion
The Whakatupu Ā Mua programme's first completion date is set for May 23, 2025.
95%
Encouraged to Speak Up
95% of employees feel encouraged to voice their opinions.
- Five BIDE pillars: Leadership; Building a Diverse Workforce; Workplace & Culture; Flexible Work & Equity; Communication.
- Recruitment strategy to enhance pipeline of women, Māori, Pasifika and other minority talent.
- Flexible work practices and remuneration aimed at eliminating gender and ethnicity pay gaps.
- Diversity Working Group guiding initiatives and policy review; partner with Diversity Works NZ, NAWIC (Platinum sponsor), Aukōkiri Buyer/Amotai, Aukaha, MATES in Construction.
- ‘Women in construction’ programme: raising up women talent through targeted initiatives.
