Rare chance to join one of Melbourne's longest standing civil businesses with an incredibly strong pipeline of work in the energy space.

- Join an incredibly attractive multidisciplinary business
- Gain exposure to an incredibly busy sector of construction
- Terrific employee retention rate

Location: Inner Suburbs, Melbourne

Company Type: Tier 1/2 Multi-Disciplinary Civil Contractor

Sectors: BESS, Wind Farms, Battery Farms, Substations & Major Civil Infrastructure

Industry
Civil Construction

Salary/Rate
AU$140000 - AU$180000 per annum + Super

Location
VIC

Type
Full Time

Rare chance to join one of Melbourne's longest standing civil businesses with an incredibly strong pipeline of work in the energy space.

- Join an incredibly attractive multidisciplinary business
- Gain exposure to an incredibly busy sector of construction
- Terrific employee retention rate

Estimator | Major Energy & Infrastructure

- Location: Inner Suburbs, Melbourne
- Company Type: Tier 1/2 Multi-Disciplinary Civil Contractor
- Sectors: BESS, Wind Farms, Battery Farms, Substations & Major Civil Infrastructure

About the Company

Our client is a widely respected, industry-leading multi-disciplinary civil contractor with a dominant presence across Melbourne and Australia. Known for taking on complex, landmark projects, they have built an exceptional reputation in the rapidly expanding renewables and energy sector.

Operating out of modern offices in Melbourne's inner suburbs, they offer a collaborative, progressive work culture, strong project pipelines, and genuine career development opportunities.

The Role

Due to significant growth and a strong pipeline of secured energy projects, they are seeking an experienced Estimator / Senior Estimator specialising in civil energy infrastructure.

Working alongside a high-performing pre-contracts team,



you will lead first-principles estimation for major renewable energy builds, civil substations, grid connections, and battery storage solutions across Victoria and nationally.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead first-principles civil estimating for high-value Wind Farm, BESS, Substation, and Battery Farm projects.
- Analyse tender documents, scope of works, constructability requirements, and technical specifications.
- Engage with subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives to secure competitive pricing and establish strong partnerships.
- Identify project risks, opportunities, and value-engineering solutions during the tender phase.
- Participate in client tender presentations and post-tender negotiations.
- Work collaboratively with project delivery teams to ensure seamless handovers upon contract award.

Key Requirements

- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent experience.
- Experience: Proven track record estimating major civil infrastructure projects in Australia, with direct experience in the energy/renewables sector (Wind, Solar, BESS, Substations).
- Skills: Strong expertise in first-principles civil estimating software (e.g., Expert Estimation, Candy, or similar).
- Commercial Acumen: In-depth understanding of civil earthworks, concrete structures, electrical interface requirements, and risk management.
- Communication: Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills.

What's on Offer

- Competitive Remuneration: Highly attractive salary package tailored to experience + bonus structure.
- Location & Lifestyle: Convenient inner-suburbs Melbourne office location with hybrid working options.
- High-Profile Projects: Work on some of the largest renewable energy initiatives driving Victoria's energy transition.
- Growth opportunities: Clear progression pathways within a market-leading, highly stable civil contractor.

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