Working Supervisor & Estimator

About the position

We are seeking an experienced Working Supervisor / Estimator to join our Wellington Sprinkler team, based out of our Lower Hutt Office. This role combines technical supervision, quoting and estimating, and hands-on sprinkler work, supporting the (Minor Works Team).

You can expect approximately 60% of your time to focus on quoting and estimating and 40% on chargeable work on the tools. This balance will vary to meet business and customer requirements.

This is a full-time position with a guaranteed 40 hours per week with time and a half after 45 hours. We provide our customers with 24/7 callout support therefore you will be paid an allowance to be part of the On Call Roster and be paid a penalty rate for callouts, responding to callouts as they come in. This will be a salary role and there is no requirement to be on call. This is optional but not a requirement.

You will provide practical technical support to our Sprinkler Technicians, help coordinate work and deliver clear, timely quotations for customers. Strong planning, communication and problem-solving skills will help you manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and lead a safety-first approach.

Ideally, you will bring five years’ industry experience, sound sprinkler technical knowledge, experience supervising teams, and quoting and estimating skills. You will also need a full, valid NZ driver’s license.

Your role will include but not be limited to:

• Providing technical support to Sprinkler Technicians, supervising job completion, and completing approvals and staff audits.
• Coordinating work schedules with the Project Manager and ensuring technicians maintain stock levels and complete stock takes.
• Servicing and installing fire sprinkler, hydrant and fire hose reel systems, interpreting drawings, and completing accurate on-site paperwork.
• Inspecting remedial works and preparing timely, itemized quotations alongside the Minor Works Manager, explaining technical requirements to customers and supporting timely Building Warrant of Fitness (BWoF) delivery.
• Organizing material take-offs and ordering materials and plant, liaising with contractors, 3rd party auditors such as Aon and Argest or similar and our design team, and monitoring estimating and quoting targets.
• Maintaining compliance with relevant New Zealand Standards, including but not limited to NZS 4541 and NZS 4515, company policies and ISO procedures, and leading a safety-first culture.
• Working with software such as Microsoft office

What you will bring:

• A clean, full NZ driver license
• Affinity to work at heights.
• Ability to be part of On Call Roster as above
• Experience supervising teams and coordinating job tasks.
• Sound sprinkler service and installation experience, ideally with five years in the industry.
• Knowledge of relevant New Zealand Standards, sprinkler products and construction projects.
• Great customer service and communication skills
• Quoting and estimating experience, strong planning skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• A commitment to health and safety, teamwork, accountability and ongoing professional development.
• Clean Criminal history record.
• Good computer skills such as Microsoft.

About the Company

We are a privately-owned business and a market leader for fire protection and building compliance services across New Zealand.  The fire protection industry is about life safety. We live by our values or Courage, Pride, Integrity and Ambition. Looking to be better tomorrow than we were today it’s about doing what’s right, not what is easy.

We can offer:

• Great remuneration based on experience.
• Continued NZQA training.
• Awesome team who are passionate about what they do.
• Ongoing in-house, supplier and on-the-job training relevant to sprinkler systems.
• Professional development towards obtaining IQP for SS1.NZQA L3 or 4
• Progression opportunities
• Modern Double Cab Ute for the right person
• All tools and equipment supplied
• Full uniform provided
• Flexible working conditions
• Family friendly

You will be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing and a background check.