Stark Civil is an established and growing civil contractor delivering high-quality outcomes across private subdivisions, urban utilities, bulk excavation, vegetation management, and road infrastructure projects throughout Queensland and Northern NSW.
With a strong reputation for integrity, reliability, and working smarter, we support growth through innovative and cost-effective civil solutions.
The Role
We're looking for a Senior Estimator / Tender Manager to lead the preparation of our bids and tenders; owning take-offs, pricing, methodology, and bid strategy across a diverse pipeline of civil construction projects.
Based on the Sunshine Coast and reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, you'll price work accurately and competitively, coordinate subcontractor and supplier pricing, assess risk and qualifications, grow and mentor the estimating team.
Strong estimating underpins everything we build, and this role sets the standard for bid quality.
It's a genuinely influential commercial position for someone who wants real ownership of the work that wins the work, and who wants to help drive an ambitious, growing business toward Tier 1 capability.
Key Responsibilities
Lead take-offs and pricing for tenders across civil construction projects
Develop methodology and programme inputs in partnership with the delivery team
Price labour, plant, materials, and subcontractor packages accurately and competitively
Contribute to bid / no-bid decisions and overall pricing strategy
Assess risk, opportunity, qualifications, and assumptions on each tender
Request, assess,



and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing
Mentor and review the work of Estimators, developing the capability of the team
Maintain estimating standards, templates, and pricing data
What We're Looking For
Senior estimating experience in civil construction, with a strong track record on competitive tenders
Degree or diploma in civil construction or quantity surveying - or extensive estimating experience
Proficiency with estimating software - RIB Candy (preferred), Expert Estimation, B2W, or CostX
Strong measurement, methodology, and commercial judgement
Proven ability to assess risk, opportunity, and qualifications across tenders
Leadership and mentoring capability to develop an estimating team
White Card (Construction Induction) and a current driver's licence
Integrity, accountability, and a genuinely collaborative approach
What We Offer
Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience
Company laptop, mobile phone, and a pool vehicle for site visits
A senior commercial role with real ownership of bid quality and strategy
The opportunity to grow, shape and mentor an estimating team
Sunshine Coast base with a robust and growing pipeline across QLD and Northern NSW
An ambitious, Australian-owned business taking on bigger, more complex projects
A culture built on integrity, quality, and finding better, smarter ways of working
For more information about Stark Civil, visit starkcivil.com.au
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📌 Senior Estimator And Tender Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Stark Civil
📍 Melbourne