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At Entelar Group we believe information and communications technology (ICT) in all its forms should be seamless, easy and something our customers should never have to worry about. Thats because New Zealanders being able to connect with other New Zealanders and the world is the key to keeping this country working.

From building cell sites and burying the fibre cables that connect our network safely, to ensuring IT hardware and software solutions are tested, distributed, implemented, and maintained, to even making sure our handsets work and are repaired quickly and efficiently, we cover it all. A one-stop shop providing continuous, end-to-end solutions to keep NZ connected – backed by superior service, unequalled expertise and leading technical and engineering know how.

About the Role: 

As an Estimator, you will have dual responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor and Contracts Manager.  You are responsible for providing input and reviewing the pricing that feeds into the agreements.  You will source adequate suppliers and sub-contractors for projects and creating the contracts and agreements and executing progress payments for supplier and sub-contractors and performing supplier and sub contactor evaluations on project completion.

Day to day you will: 

• Estimating. Analyse designs, scopes of work, and supporting documentation to prepare detailed time, cost, materials and labour estimates for customer projects. Work closely with Customer Solutions Partners to ensure budgets align to actual customer requirements for each project.
• Pricing. Maintain project pricing in Estimating system Benchmark and provide final pricing or quotations to Sales in a timely manner to be uploaded into the Approval system. Investigate and implement evolving methods for improving cost estimation accuracy and efficiency.
• Sub-Contractor Relationships. Source, negotiate and prepare Statements of Work between Entelar Group and suppliers and sub-contractors. Perform supplier and sub-contractor evaluations with the project team at the end of every project. Build and maintain strong sub-contractor relationships.
• Contract Management. Work collaboratively with key project managers responsible for project delivery and procurement to ensure effective and efficient contractual communication and management, and to ensure that all agreements and contracts are completed on time, within budget, and at or above the agreed quality standard. Execute progress payments for suppliers and sub-contractors on time.
• Cost Control. Develop and maintain systems and processes related to budget tracking and project cost control.  Undertake regular project and contract cost audits to identify and then eliminate inefficiencies in project delivery.
• Training. Support and train team members in estimating process and tools.
• Health & Safety. Be safe - Take all reasonable precautions while at work to ensure your own safety and the safety of your team, contractors and the public. Follow our health and safety procedures and speak up about hazards and any health and safety events (incidents and accidents). 

What experience you'll bring: 

• Experience. You will have substantial prior experience in a Quantity Surveying or similar role (>5 years); be confident in negotiating with suppliers and sub-contractors and creating contracts and SOWs; be proficient in estimating software (e.g Benchmark or Candy) and Microsoft Office tools with Advanced Excel skills. 
• Collaboration. Demonstrated ability of working as part of a team; sharing your knowledge and passions, growing your teams’ capability and removing barriers to performance  
• Industry Experience. Previous telecommunications or infrastructure experience would be advantageous. 
• Communication. Outstanding communication skills in all formats, including the ability to make the complex and complicated, simple and understandable.  
• Stakeholder management. Proven partnering and stakeholder management capabilities and experience i.e., working effectively within and across teams and functions within a large organisation. 
• Social & relationship skills. A people person, able to build rapport and constructive working relationships with diverse groups of people.  
• Resilience & growth mindset. Operates with a growth mindset, being willing to embrace challenges, persist in the face of setbacks and seek learnings from every opportunity.  
• Independent and proactive. “Batteries included” – a positive, energetic and productive person with a bias for action and getting things done. 
• Judgement & problem-solving. Big picture thinker, able to exercise sound judgement and use strong transaction management and problem-solving skills to drive matters to conclusion. 
• Qualifications. Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or industry specific vocational qualification such as Civil Engineering is desirable. 

WHY CHOOSE US: 

Diversity and Inclusion: Te Kanorau me te Whakawhāiti mai  

We are constantly looking for ways to build a more inclusive culture.  Our vision is for diversity and inclusion to be “how things are done here”, embedded into our day-to-day activities, standards, and business practices.  We want you to feel totally comfortable bringing your whole self to work regardless of your gender, ethnicity, orientation, age, or ability.  

  Sustainability: Toitū  

Sustainability is a key focus for us.  We are dedicated to supporting Aotearoa New Zealand’s recovery and economic transformation.  The principle of equity is at the very heart of our approach, and we remain committed to working in partnership to make a positive contribution to digital equity in line with our focus on Diversity and Inclusion.  

Benefits: Awhina 

 Our people matter and we make sure we look after them.  As a valued employee of Entelar Group we’ve got our people covered with a range of leading benefits including:  

•  Wellbeing – Comprehensive medical insurance, life and income protection.  Access to wellbeing coaches, EAP and in-house Specialist Clinical support through our leading Mahi Tahi Wellness programme.  

• Hybrid ways of working – for some teams where possible this means being in the office for 4 days a week, and 1 day being flexible. 

• Leave – in addition to four weeks annual leave, we offer purchased leave, and enhanced parental leave support.

• Spark Credit – We provide permanent employees with $120 monthly Spark credit on their Spark account to use on any of Sparks amazing products or services.  

• Spark Share scheme – periodically we offer the opportunity to buy into the Spark share scheme. 

• Career development – access to an internal marketplace that connects employees with experiential, on the job learning across the Spark business group.   

Due to the nature and urgency of this role, we are only considering applicants that are based in New Zealand with permanent residency, citizenship, or a valid work visa (with at least 18 months remaining).