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 solid reputation for integrity, reliability, and working smarter, we support growth through innovative and cost-effective civil solutions.The RoleWe'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 ResponsibilitiesLead take-offs and pricing for tenders across civil construction projectsDevelop methodology and programme inputs in partnership with the delivery teamPrice labour, plant, materials, and subcontractor packages accurately and competitivelyContribute to bid / no-bid decisions and overall pricing strategyAssess risk, opportunity, qualifications, and assumptions on each tenderRequest,



assess, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricingMentor and review the work of Estimators, developing the capability of the teamMaintain estimating standards, templates, and pricing dataWhat We're Looking ForSenior estimating experience in civil construction, with a robust track record on competitive tendersDegree or diploma in civil construction or quantity surveying - or extensive estimating experienceProficiency with estimating software - RIB Candy (preferred), Expert Estimation, B2W, or CostXStrong measurement, methodology, and commercial judgementProven ability to assess risk, opportunity, and qualifications across tendersLeadership and mentoring capability to develop an estimating teamWhite Card (Construction Induction) and a current driver's licenceIntegrity, accountability, and a genuinely collaborative approachWhat We OfferCompetitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experienceCompany laptop, mobile phone, and a pool vehicle for site visitsA senior commercial role with real ownership of bid quality and strategyThe opportunity to grow, shape and mentor an estimating teamSunshine Coast base with a strong and growing pipeline across QLD and Northern NSWAn ambitious, Australian-owned business taking on bigger, more complex projectsA culture built on integrity, quality, and finding better, smarter ways of workingFor more information about Stark Civil, visit starkcivil.com.auStark Civil — Building Queensland's Future
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📌 Senior Estimator And Tender Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Stark Civil
📍 Queensland