Estimator
Bring your estimating expertise to one of Taranaki's leading engineering manufacturing companies. We will also consider applicants who have good workshop experience and looking for that next step.
Have you been thinking it’s time to change where you work?
Bring your estimating expertise or workshop experience to the Meco Team!
Meco Engineering has come from small beginnings and through smart business thinking has become a successful Taranaki company with clients around NZ, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Due to growth, they have become one of the ‘go to’ companies of choice for Manufacturing Engineering services. They service commercial industries, residential, rural sector as well as petrochemical, marine and food. The work they do incorporates, heavy/light fabrication, earthquake strengthening, waterjet, stainless steel Fabrication, gates, fencing, balustrades, machine shop and disability repairs.
Their strength lies in the innovative techniques they bring to every project and they are always one step ahead in providing state of the art technologies for their clients.
The role on offer
This is an important position for the Meco team and we visualise the ideal person will be someone who has a good level of expertise in engineering estimating. Alternatively, we will also consider someone who is well experienced on the workshop floor who has a good head for figures and is keen to take that next step in their career journey. (Please note, this is not a new graduate level role)
The overall focus of the role will be to provide end to end services in quoting and estimating across multiple engineering projects ensuring all timeframes are met. You will assist in determining the scope of projects, the contents of the estimate as well as the associated costs and attend client/project site meetings along with other related tasks required in an estimating role.
Are you the ideal fit for Meco Engineering?
One of the key criteria in the selection process will be your ability to connect well with both clients and staff. You must be able to make yourself easily understood and build the trust that is essential in building future business relationships. Along with this you would need to have the following traits, skills and experience.
- 3 years + in engineering estimating or work experience in a hands-on role
- Relevant trade qualification desirable but not essential
- Tech savvy with proficiency in the use of MS Office and drawing programmes
- An analytical mind with the ability to make good decisions
- Able to confidently source new business opportunities
- Demonstrate commitment to health and safety policies and procedures
- Able to commit to a positive work culture across the company and show respect
- Be prepared to ‘roll your sleeves up’ and assist other team members if required
At Meco Engineering individual commitment to the group effort is what makes the team work well together. You will be paid a very good salary and a company vehicle will be available for use during the day.
Please reference www.meco.co.nz for more information about the company.
For a confidential discussion please call Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Recruitment Advisor/HR Glenny Lewis on 06 757 3155. All applications must be submitted online with an up-to-date CV and a cover letter.
Applications close Sunday 26th March 2023
- Department
- Work for our clients
- Locations
- Taranaki

Estimator
Bring your estimating expertise to one of Taranaki's leading engineering manufacturing companies. We will also consider applicants who have good workshop experience and looking for that next step.
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