We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Yarra Valley Water Reliability Program, supporting the delivery of water and sewer infrastructure renewal projects across Melbourne.

This is a delivery-focused estimating role, with opportunities to participate in site investigations, constructability and methodology reviews, and project handovers. A key focus will be comparing estimated versus actual project performance to continually improve our rates, productivity assumptions and estimating accuracy across the program.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Reviewing project scopes and drawings
- Completing quantity take-offs and cost build-ups
- Obtaining supplier and subcontractor pricing
- Assessing construction methodologies and project risks
- Preparing estimates for review and approval
- Working closely with Project Engineers, Supervisors and Project Managers
- Participating in site investigations and constructability reviews to ensure estimates reflect real delivery conditions.
- Reviewing estimated versus actual project costs and productivity to continually improve estimating rates, benchmarks and accuracy

To be successful you will have:

- A relevant construction-related degree (Eg Engineering, QS or Construction-based), however demonstrated estimating and/or civil construction experience will be acceptable
- Previous estimating experience within civil construction, utilities, water infrastructure or a similar project environment
- Sound understanding of civil construction methodologies, productivity and key cost drivers
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and scopes of work




- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
- Experience using Expert Estimation or similar estimating software (desirable)
- Strong analytical and commercial capability, with robust attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple estimates and competing deadlines
- Current Victorian Driver Licence
- Construction Industry Induction Card (White Card), or willingness to obtain
- Water and sewer infrastructure experience (highly desirable), with experience in lump sum estimating and schedule of rates pricing also advantageous

About Us Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications, utilities and transport industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue-chip client base.

Service Stream is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, LGBTQI and other diverse groups to strengthen relationships and benefit our people, clients, and communities.

Service Stream are a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment. We value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners and will strongly consider veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.

📌 Estimator – Reliability (Water & Sewer Renewals) (Clayton)
🏢 Service Stream
📍 Clayton