COMPANY OVERVIEW

Our client is a well-established civil infrastructure contractor with a long track record of delivering complex, high-value projects across Queensland and the wider Australian market. Known for technical capability and disciplined delivery, they have built a reputation as a trusted partner to government agencies, asset owners and major private-sector clients.

Operating across transport, water and broader civil sectors, the business delivers work under a range of procurement models, from traditional construct-only contracts through to design and construct, early contractor involvement and collaborative delivery frameworks. This breadth gives them a strong, diversified position in a market that continues to see sustained investment.

With South East Queensland entering one of the most significant periods of infrastructure spending in its history, the business is in a phase of strategic growth. Investment in their pre-contract and estimating capability is central to that plan, creating an opportunity for a senior estimator to step into a role with real influence over which projects are won and how they are priced.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PROJECTS

Based in the Brisbane office, you will join a capable and cooperative estimating and tendering team that works closely with design, planning, commercial and operations leaders. The culture is commercially sharp but supportive, with an open-door leadership style and a strong emphasis on accuracy, accountability and teamwork.

The tender pipeline spans a broad mix of civil infrastructure, including roads and motorways,



bridges and structures, rail, water and wastewater, and major earthworks and site development packages. Opportunities range from mid-sized projects through to large, multi-year schemes, giving you exposure to some of the most technically demanding work in the state.

You will be involved from early bid strategy and go/no-go decisions through to final submission, client negotiations and handover to the delivery team. This end-to-end involvement means your work directly shapes the commercial foundations of projects that will define the region for years to come.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead the preparation of detailed estimates and tender submissions for major civil infrastructure projects
- Develop first-principles estimates covering labour, plant, materials, subcontract and indirect costs
- Contribute to bid strategy, go/no-go decisions and risk and opportunity assessments
- Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain, analyse and normalise pricing
- Collaborate with design, planning and construction teams to develop methodologies and value-engineering options
- Review contract conditions (AS4000, AS2124 and bespoke forms) and identify commercial risk




- Present estimates to senior leadership and support client negotiations through to award
- Ensure a smooth handover of tender estimates and assumptions to the delivery team
- Mentor and develop junior and intermediate estimators within the team

WHAT YOU NEED

- Significant experience as a Senior Estimator or Lead Estimator within civil infrastructure contracting
- Proven track record pricing large-scale roads, bridges, rail, water or earthworks projects
- Strong first-principles estimating skills and a deep understanding of civil construction methodology
- Experience with estimating software such as CANDY, Expert Estimation or similar platforms
- Sound knowledge of Australian contract forms and the Queensland construction landscape
- A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to present to senior stakeholders

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN This role offers a package of up to $300,000, placing it among the most competitive senior estimating opportunities in the Brisbane market. More importantly, it provides a long-term career platform within a growing business, with the chance to shape tender outcomes on landmark infrastructure projects and a clear pathway towards Estimating Manager or Head of Estimating as the team expands.

HOW TO APPLY To apply, please send an updated CV via the Apply Now button, or contact us for a confidential discussion at [email protected]

📌 Senior Estimator – Civil Infrastructure (Brisbane)
🏢 GEDON™ | Executive Recruitment - PreControl Specialists
📍 Brisbane