Electrical Design Estimator

Ventia is on the hunt for TWO experienced Electrical Design Estimator's to join our Electricity & Gas team in Hamilton. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with commercial insight to deliver innovative electrical design solutions and competitive project estimates across a range of power infrastructure projects. Based on the information in Electrical Design Estimator - ENR - Waikato, the role focuses on electrical design, estimating, tendering and supporting successful project delivery.

What's on offer?

Competitive salary package + Health Insurance

Work on essential electricity infrastructure projects across Waikato

Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and wellbeing

Diverse role combining design, estimating and project support

Access to Ventia’s employee benefits and development programmes

About The Role

As an Electrical Design Estimator, you will play a key role in preparing accurate and commercially sound estimates, tenders, quotations and project variations. You'll develop practical electrical designs, review project requirements, and provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with project teams, clients and stakeholders, you'll help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare electrical estimates, tenders and quotations for power projects

Develop compliant and fit-for-purpose electrical designs

Review drawings, specifications and contract documentation

Identify project risks, opportunities and pricing methodologies

Support project planning, mobilisation and delivery activities

Prepare design documentation, tender submissions and handover packs

Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and project teams

About You

5 years' experience in electrical design, estimating, project delivery or a related field

Strong ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and contracts

Commercial awareness and estimating experience

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Electrical trade qualification or equivalent industry experience

Current Class 1 NZ Driver Licence

NZ Electrical Registration and current Practising Licence

CAD/AutoCAD experience

SAP experience

Apply today and help power New Zealand's future with Ventia.

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How To Apply

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Position Reference Number: 168320