Our client is a well-established Sydney civil
contractor delivering self-performed civil, enabling and complex
site works across brownfield, industrial and urban environments .
They run their own mobile plant and associated equipment, employ
their own people , and deliver projects ranging from tight
inner-city sites to significantly large-scale earthworks scopes on
mega projects, which means when you price a job, you're pricing
work the company actually knows how to do, with plant and crews you
can walk out and look at. It's a business where safety isn't a
poster in the lunchroom. Risk is assessed before a price is ever
put to paper, and everyone, from the yard to the boardroom, is
expected to own it. The culture is collaborative and direct:
estimators sit close to the project managers and engineers who'll
deliver what you price, so your numbers get pressure-tested by
people who've stood on the sites, and your wins become the whole
team's pipeline. Projects include those with internationally
recognised Tier 1 contractors , and generally range from $10M -
$30M . Indigenous Business Growth (IBG) is a majority
Indigenous-owned recruitment business registered with Supply
Nation, specialising in civil engineering, infrastructure,
construction and major project recruitment. We partner closely with
contractors, engineering consultancies and delivery organisations
to place high-quality technical professionals. Our approach is
relationship-led and commercially grounded, built on practical
industry experience and a clear understanding of how complex
projects are delivered.



The role As Lead Estimator, you'll own the
estimating function end to end: Review project specifications and
drawings, and perform detailed quantity take-offs for excavation
and civil packages Build accurate, defensible cost estimates and
put together tender submissions that win work at margins worth
winning Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations,
and keep a sharp eye on market pricing trends Work
shoulder-to-shoulder with project managers, engineers and
procurement to refine budgets, assess risk and shape bid strategy
Maintain and improve the estimating database, tools and processes,
leaving the function better than you found it You'll estimate
packages involving bulk earthworks , detail cut and fill , site
preparation and associated civil works. Run multiple concurrent
bids without letting the detail slip This is an on-site,
office-based role, just on the SE of Sydney CBD. Estimating here
isn't done at arm's length from delivery; it's done in the room
with the people who make the projects happen. About you Strong
civil construction estimating experience; quantity take-offs, cost
analysis and tender preparation across demolition, remediation




and/or excavation projects Confident with estimating platforms,
spreadsheets and scheduling tools, backed by solid numerical and
analytical skills Sound knowledge of construction methodologies,
local codes, safety standards and civil-works best practice A
collaborator by nature; you communicate clearly with PMs,
engineers, suppliers and subbies, and you'd rather ask the hard
question at tender stage than discover it at delivery Proven
ability to juggle concurrent bids, prioritise, hit deadlines and
stay accurate under pressure Tertiary qualification in civil
engineering, construction management or quantity surveying (or the
practical experience that speaks for itself) Previous senior or
lead estimating experience in civil construction A fantastic NSW
network of clients, suppliers and subcontractors with some
Queensland connections What's on offer A lead seat at an
established contractor with a full order book and its own plant
fleet Real influence — your estimates shape which projects the
business chases and how it grows A stable, qualified team
environment focused on quality, collaboration and long-term project
success A package discussed clearly with me, a base with a solid 2
in front of it , and includes a vehicle. It's very healthy - you'll
be pleasantly surprised that superannuation is on top of this
figure. Apply — in confidence This search is being handled
exclusively and confidentially by an external recruiter. For a
discreet conversation about the role and the business behind it,
contact Jeremy.

📌 Civil Estimator - Lead or Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Indigenous Business Growth
📍 New South Wales