We're looking for a Delivery Manager - Design &
Estimation to join our Contracting Division. This role can be based in
Palmerston North or Masterton, depending on the right candidate.
The role:
As a Delivery Manager - Design & Estimation, you’ll lead our Design
Engineering team, ensuring design compliance with PowerCo standards and driving
productivity across various projects. You’ll work closely with Project
Managers, Design Engineers, and our external stakeholders to achieve
outstanding project outcomes while building strong relationships with key
stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing
the team undertaking tender and design works on PowerCo’s network.
- Monitoring,
analysing, and reporting on performance against SLAs and performance
indicators.
- Ensuring
compliance with Northpower, customer, and regulatory requirements.
- Building
and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external
stakeholders.
- Leading
team development through mentorship and effective communication.
- Identifying
opportunities for business improvement and enhanced safety practices.
About you:
We’re after someone who brings expertise in design and estimation with strong
leadership skills. You will:
- Have
a BE Electrical or Electrical Diploma with a minimum of three years of
experience.
- Possess
at least 12 years of operational experience managing a Design Engineering
team in electrical distribution networks.
- Demonstrate
proven leadership in a multicultural environment with strong team
management skills.
- Show
the ability to foresee challenges, solve problems efficiently, and
influence positive outcomes.
- Exhibit
exceptional communication skills (verbal and written) and customer focus.
Why Northpower?
At Northpower, you’ll join a people-focused business where safety,
collaboration, and integrity are key. We’re proud to be a Kiwi-owned
organisation that’s powering communities across Aotearoa – and we want great
people to help us do it.
Benefits include:
- Competitive
remuneration and professional development opportunities
- Well-being
support, including in-house Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki) and EAP
services
- A
range of lifestyle and retail discounts
- The
option to purchase an extra week of leave each year
- BP
fuel cards to save on fuel
Apply now:
If you’re ready to lead design and estimation excellence - and want to be part
of a great team making an impact across North Island - we’d love to hear from
you.
About us
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and
Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing
the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre,
renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence
and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and
telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
We have over 1,400 staff working together across 17 locations to keep the power
on and the lights going for our customers.
Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the
advertisement is open. Send in your interest early!
Pre-employment screening includes a criminal history check, medical assessment
with drug and alcohol testing and reference.
Please note that to be considered for this role, you must be in New Zealand and
possess a current work visa. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications
from those without the right to work in New Zealand.
Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our
vacancies. If you're interested in a role with us, we would encourage you to
apply directly online to us, as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless
the role is advertised by the agency at our request).
