As Lead Estimator, you will fully represent the estimating function across all tender and project validation estimates within Clough and the Webuild Group.
Reporting to the Bid Services Director, you will lead a team of estimators and quantity surveyors, ensuring estimates are accurate, competitive and aligned with industry benchmarks, productivity norms and Webuild Group standards.
Working as part of a centralised national estimating team across WA, QLD and NSW, you will play a key role in shaping bid strategy, construction methodology and commercial outcomes for major Energy & Resources and Vertical Construction projects.
You will take ownership of the estimate from early development through to management and corporate approvals, providing confidence in cost, risk and execution approach.
This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise and commercial judgement, as well as the ability to collaborate closely with tender managers, project services leaders, subcontractors and senior stakeholders.
Travel may be required during bid study periods where tenders are prepared outside your home location.
Who you are:
You are a seasoned estimator with the experience and confidence to lead teams, challenge assumptions, and stand behind the numbers.
You thrive in high‐pressure tender environments and bring deep industry insight to cost, productivity and risk discussions.
Your focus will include:
Leading and representing the estimating function for tenders and project cost validation
Developing and owning direct and indirect cost estimates aligned to Webuild Group standards
Ensuring estimates are prepared using CCS Candy and structured to Webuild's Area Breakdown Structure
Providing confidence to management through validated benchmarks, industry norms and productivity factors
Coordinating construction methodologies,



preliminary schedules and execution strategies
Preparing unit rates, daywork rates, qualifications and clarifications for tender submissions
Monitoring estimating progress and providing weekly status and cost reports
Presenting estimate outcomes at key management, corporate and approval reviews
Supporting risk reviews and cost analysis to ensure robust, well‐qualified estimates
Collaborating with tender managers, project services leaders, subcontractors and key suppliers
Leading, coaching and developing estimators and quantity surveyors within the team
Supporting negotiations with major vendors and subcontractors during tender preparation
Ensuring estimating outputs are fully linked to schedules and cost systems
Driving continuous improvement in estimating processes, systems and benchmarking
This is a national role, and you may be required to travel during bid study periods where tenders are prepared outside your home location.
What you will bring to the team:
Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline
*****+ years' experience in the Energy & Resources industry
Significant experience as a Senior or Lead Estimator on EPC or construction projects
Strong capability in Civil and SMP estimating across Energy & Resources projects
Proven leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and develop estimating teams




High proficiency in CCS Candy estimating software and advanced Microsoft applications
Demonstrated ability to develop top‐down estimates aligned to industry norms and productivity factors
Strong understanding of Australian standards, EBA agreements and contracting principles
Clear understanding of direct versus indirect cost development
Strong commercial acumen and risk‐based cost assessment capability
We've created an environment that brings out the best in our people.
Clough employees enjoy industry‐leading benefits, including:
Exposure to major Energy & Resources projects across Australia
Career development and leadership growth opportunities
National project experience within a global organisation
Employee assistance program for you and your family
Mental health and wellbeing initiatives
Access to corporate discounts on health insurance, banking, travel, groceries and more
A supportive and cooperative team culture
We're building a diverse workforce
At Clough, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live.
We foster an inclusive environment that values differences, embraces individual strengths and provides opportunities for everyone to reach their full potential.
We are a certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by WGEA, a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a signatory of the Veterans' Employment Commitment, a partner of Pride in Diversity, and guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan to deliver meaningful employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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📌 Lead Estimator (New South Wales)
🏢 Webuild
📍 New South Wales