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Estimator - Civil

Design & Build Recruitment

The Role

Overview

Prepare and price tenders for civil infrastructure projects.

Requirements

  • excel
  • estimating
  • civil engineering
  • tendering
  • detail
  • communication

What You Bring

-Excellent attention to detail and communication skills -Strong Excel and estimating software knowledge -Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and contracts -3+ years’ experience tendering on civil infrastructure projects -Civil Engineering degree or relevant tertiary qualification

Benefits

-Salary: Around $140k + super (experience dependent) -Diverse projects – exposure to multiple civil packages across Victoria -Strong pipeline of work = long-term stability -Supportive and down-to-earth culture that backs its people -Career growth – be mentored by senior leaders and take on bigger tenders over time

The Company

About Design & Build Recruitment

-Grown from a niche agency to a trusted specialist, serving Australia's built-environment sectors. -Part of the Search4 group, placing thousands in permanent and temporary roles. -Assignments span major construction, energy, engineering, and property projects, including rail, manufacturing, architecture, and business support. -Teams in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth serve multinational corporations, public agencies, and Australian-owned SMEs. -Consultants specialize in specific disciplines, combining market insight with targeted matchmaking to achieve successful hires. -Offer support for both temporary and permanent placements, including an in-house payroll service for contract staff. -Reputation built on delivering specialist roles, particularly in rail, planning, and energy, often in complex or high-stakes environments.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Civil Construction

Construction

Engineering

Property

Renewable Energy

Architecture

Manufacturing

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