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Shape Your Future with a Fast-Growing Construction Related Company!

Auckland North & Northland | Competitive Package + Incentives + Company Vehicle

Ready to Power Our Growth?

Geneva Painting and Plastering is a dynamic, fast-growing construction related and property maintenance business with big ambitions. Operating from Auckland North throughout Northland (Kerikeri, Whangarei, Warkworth), we're expanding into a national operation and need a numbers-savvy professional to fuel our growth.

We deliver quality painting, recoating, plastering and remedial renovation services across residential, commercial and civil construction and property markets. Now we need someone exceptional with numbers to join our senior team and help us scale exponentially.

The Opportunity

This isn't just another estimating role – this is THE role that everything else flows from. You'll play a key role in our growth, with a clear pathway to senior management and the opportunity to shape your own career journey.

What makes this special:

  1. Join as an Estimator, grow into a full QS/Commercial Management role

  2. Work directly with our MD and GM who are committed to your development

  3. Lead and develop our estimation team (including current directors!)

  4. Flexible location - remote work options available, commute as needed

  5. Be part of the senior management team from day one

What You'll Do,

Drive our growth through precision and speed:

  1. Identify new project opportunities and market developments

  2. Master architectural plans and specifications to scope our work perfectly

  3. Create detailed BOQs, costings and pricing using Excel templates and take-off software

  4. Lead client meetings and site visits to understand requirements

  5. Manage our entire tendering and quotation process with performance-based rewards

  6. Negotiate contracts and oversee documentation

  7. Work with operations teams to monitor project performance against budgets

The core requirement:

Well-developed Excel spreadsheet skills for measurements, BOQs, costing and pricing summaries. You'll be our mathematical brain with a spatial mind to visualize construction details and determining our work scope.

What We're Looking For,

The ideal candidate:

  1. Numbers-driven with strong analytical and mathematical skills

  2. Proven estimating experience in construction/related industries (3-5+ years)

  3. High degree of Excel spreadsheet capability

  4. Ability to read and interpret architectural plans like a pro

  5. Strong computer/IT skills and experience with business management systems

  6. Self-motivated with ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines

  7. Construction-related qualifications (e.g. QS diploma/degree)

  8. Growth mindset, ready to develop into management and beyond

Could be perfect for:

  1. A professional who's awesome with numbers. looking for a dynamic growth opportunity and ready for responsibility

  2. An experienced estimator wanting to maximize their potential

  3. Someone looking to transition into QS work with commercial focus

What We Offer,

More than just a job:

  1. Competitive incentive-based package that rewards performance

  2. Company vehicleincluded

  3. Outstanding work/life balance in stunning Northland locations

  4. Direct mentorship from MD and GM

  5. Clear pathway to senior management team membership

  6. Shape your own opportunities - we support ambitious goals

  7. Training and development budget to reach your potential

  8. Share in our success as we grow nationally

Ready to Make Your Mark?

This role has urgency – we're growth-constrained and need someone who can hit the ground running. If you're the mathematical powerhouse we're looking for, with the spatial intelligence to read plans and the drive to grow with us, we want to hear from you.

This is your chance to be instrumental in building something big.

Geneva Painting and Plastering is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Apply now - your numbers-driven future starts here.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as an Estimator in construction or related industries
  • 3-5 years of experience in a residential or commercial construction environment
  • Well-developed skills in Excel and business/job management systems
  • Strong understanding of building methods and materials
  • Relevant industry qualifications or degree in QS or construction management

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Geneva Painting is a dynamic fast-growing construction and property maintenance business operating from Auckland north and throughout Northland with operations in Kerikeri, Whangarei and Warkworth, and growth plans to develop into a national business. We provide quality painting, recoating, plastering and remedial/maintenance services to specification to a wide range of new and existing residentia...

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