Senior Civil Estimator

Description

Reporting to the Pre-Contracts Manager, you'll join a supportive and high functioning team and be instrumental in preparing and coordinating tenders for a range of mid-sized infrastructure projects across civil, drainage, rail and renewables.

• Leading preparation of tenders for civil infrastructure, rail, and renewables
• Supporting our Bid Coordinator and CRM processes to ensure submission quality
• Collaborating with a close-knit estimating team across locations
• Actively participating in business development
• Reviewing project documents and identifying scope, risks, and opportunities
• Performing quantity take-offs and cost estimating from first principles
• Mentoring junior estimator and contributing to capability development
• Liaising with subcontractors, councils, clients and suppliers for pricing and scope
• Championing safety, quality, and compliance through our Integrated Management System

Requirements

As our ideal candidate, a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management would be desirable. You are collaborative, commercially astute and regionally grounded. You value relationships, enjoy mentoring others, and thrive in a culture of clarity, ownership, and follow-through.

We are seeking someone who understands how to price a project end-to-end, and who brings a practical understanding of how infrastructure is built — not just from behind a screen.

To qualify, you will need extensive experience in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, and a minimum 5 years' civil estimating experience in the Australian market. You must hold a current Australian driver's licence and a general construction induction (White/Blue Card).

• Familiarity with TMR and council specifications
• Experience in Expert Estimation software (essential)
• Phone, laptop, and necessary tools of trade
• Understanding of MS Project or P6 for programming
• CRM, bid systems and structured estimating processes experience
• AutoCAD knowledge or similar for drawings
• BoQ validation and first-principles estimation
• Strong stakeholder communication and negotiation skills

Benefits

Join a dynamic team working across major infrastructure projects in rail, local government, and renewable energy. Offering tangible hands-on impact, real autonomy, and strong professional growth, be a part of a collaborative, values-driven environment where your expertise will truly make a difference and contribute to a sustainable future.

• Company vehicle
• Competitive salary: starting from $180,000, based on experience
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance