About the role
At Babcock New Zealand, you'll play a key role in shaping project success through accurate cost and schedule estimating across complex programmes. Working closely with project, engineering and commercial teams, you'll develop robust estimates, analyse risks and opportunities, and contribute to competitive tender submissions that support critical customer outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career within a collaborative and values-driven organisation. You'll apply a range of estimating methodologies, influence project planning and forecasting, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while building your expertise across diverse projects. You'll be supported to develop professionally, share knowledge with colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through the delivery of high-quality project outcomes.
About you
You are an analytical and detail-oriented estimator who enjoys solving complex project challenges. You have experience developing cost estimates across multiple project lifecycle stages and can confidently apply bottom-up, top-down, comparative and parametric estimating techniques. You understand risk, uncertainty and forecasting principles, and can communicate findings clearly to stakeholders. Comfortable working in a structured, compliance-focused environment, you thrive in collaborative teams, embrace continuous improvement, and are motivated by delivering accurate, high-quality outcomes for customers and programmes.
Key Required Skills
- Cost estimating and forecasting
- Bottom-up and top-down estimating methodologies
- Parametric and comparative estimating techniques
- Marine or trade (constructive, mechanical or electrical) highly regarded
- Risk and uncertainty analysis
- Project controls knowledge
- Tender and pricing development
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development
- Stakeholder engagement and report writing
Key Required Qualifications
- Relevant qualification in project management, engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Experience applying estimating methodologies across complex projects
- Knowledge of project controls, forecasting and risk analysis
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a New Zealand Defence Security Clearance
