Delivery Manager - Design & Estimation - New Plymo

About the Company Northpower is a leading electricity and fibre network provider serving Whangarei and Kaipara, with over 60,000 connected customers. As one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility contractors, we cater to clients across various sectors including transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial. Our commitment to excellence and innovation allows us to deliver commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance. With a team of over 1,400 staff working across 17 locations, we are dedicated to ensuring our customers have reliable power and connectivity. About the Role We are currently seeking a Delivery Manager - Design & Estimation to join our Contracting Division based in New Plymouth. In this role, you will lead our Design Engineering team, ensuring that all designs comply with PowerCo standards while promoting productivity across multiple projects. You will collaborate closely with Design Engineers and external stakeholders to achieve excellent project results and foster strong relationships with key partners. Your responsibilities will include: - Overseeing the Design and Estimation team, managing tender and design work on PowerCo's network. - Providing expertise in line design and estimation to your team. - Ensuring adherence to Northpower, customer, and regulatory requirements. - Building and maintaining robust relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders. - Leading team development through mentorship and effective communication. - Identifying opportunities for business improvement and enhancing safety practices. About You We are looking for a candidate who possesses strong leadership skills and expertise in design and estimation. You will have: - A Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical or an Electrical Diploma, along with a minimum of three years of relevant experience. - Experience leading a Design Engineering team in electrical distribution networks. - Hands-on experience with line design software such as Naera, Coldnet, and Catan. - Proven leadership abilities in a multicultural environment, with strong team management skills. - The capacity to anticipate challenges, solve problems effectively, and influence positive outcomes. - Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with a strong customer focus. Benefits At Northpower, we prioritize our people. By joining us, you will benefit from: - Competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional development. - Well-being support, including access to our in-house Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services. - A variety of lifestyle and retail discounts. - The option to purchase an additional week of leave each year. - BP fuel cards to help you save on fuel expenses. Apply Now If you are ready to lead in design and estimation excellence and contribute to a team that makes a significant impact across the North Island, we would love to hear from you. Pre-employment screening will involve a criminal history check, medical assessment with drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks. Please note that applicants must be based in New Zealand and hold a current work visa to be considered for this role. We cannot accept applications from candidates without the right to work in New Zealand. At Northpower, our in-house recruitment team manages all vacancies. We encourage you to apply directly online, as we do not accept candidates through agencies unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request.