Job Description
Silverstrand is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator looking to become a key part in shaping the future of our business alongside an experienced team.
You will be based in our Brisbane Head Office and employed on a permanent basis.
About the role:
As an Estimator, you will be responsible for the tendering of trades including scopes of work, cost planning, and preparation of estimates, tender pricing and submissions for key projects across Australia.
Reporting to the Estimating Lead, you will be responsible for, but not limited to the below;
Maintain strong personable & commercial relationships with Clients, Consultants and Sub-Contractors
Tender pricing, including rating of any Bill of Quantities provided
Ensure full scope of work is costed for construction tenders
Prepare schedule of preliminaries costs
Provide estimating advice and comparative cost advice for alternatives if offered
Identify risks and opportunities in design and tender documents and explore alternatives in order to ensure the targeted project margin is met or exceeded
Review and critically assess estimates provided by subcontractor pricing
Take the lead role in the tendering of projects across several industry sectors
Preparation of tenders and BoQ's
Completion of tender schedules and submission of tenders
Submission of RFI's
Essential Skills and Experience:
Bachelor Degree in Construction Management,
Quantity Surveying, Engineering or similar discipline preferred
3+ years' experience in civil estimating
Experience in Civil Projects
Extensive software skills in Expert Estimator, Aconex and MS Excel
Onsite experience will be considered advantageous
Ability to read and dissect drawings and specifications
Ability to complete 1st principal take-off's and measurement
Experience in all aspects of the tender process including analysis and reporting, procurement of subcontractors and suppliers and programming of works
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
What's on offer:
Market-competitive salary based on the successful candidate's experience
A permanent position with a growing civil construction company
Career progression
Sponsorship is available for the right candidate
Paid Birthday Leave
About Us: Silverstrand is a privately owned company that provides high-quality civil engineering and construction services across Australia and New Zealand.
Delivering projects that positively impact communities across the region, Silverstrand combines local knowledge with international expertise.
Our projects include road, rail, airport, sewerage and water treatment, mining, renewables, and commercial industries.
To find out more about our company, head to our website -/