Lead Civil Estimator - Sydney - Growing Civil Contractor
Take the lead on pricing civil infrastructure projects across Sydney, combining strong estimating capability with commercial judgement, bid strategy and a practical understanding of project delivery.
The Perks
Project Variety:
Civil, earthworks, remediation and infrastructure tenders
Leadership Scope:
Take ownership of major estimating opportunities
Established Market:
Contribute to a strong and active NSW project pipeline
Commercial Impact:
Influence pricing, risk and tender positioning
Long-Term Opportunity:
Join a growing contractor with national capability
The Contractor
Join an established civil contractor delivering a broad mix of infrastructure and enabling works across NSW. Their teams work across diverse civil packages, bringing together estimating, engineering and delivery capability from tender through to construction.
With a strong Sydney presence and a healthy pipeline of upcoming work, this is an opportunity to join a business where estimating has real influence over project selection, pricing strategy and how successfully work moves from tender into delivery.
The Gig
An exciting opportunity has become available for an
experienced, commercially sharp
and
technically capable Lead Estimator
to join the Sydney Estimating Team. Working alongside senior leadership, Project Managers, Engineers and the broader delivery team, this key role will see you taking ownership of civil infrastructure tenders from early review through to final submission.
You'll ply your trade across scope assessment, quantity take-offs, cost planning, construction methodology, subcontractor and supplier engagement, risk review and tender development. Beyond building a price, you'll need to understand how the work will be delivered, test assumptions and identify the commercial and construction risks that can impact a bid.
Collaboration sits at the heart of the role,



working closely with delivery teams and the market to refine methodology, benchmark costs and strengthen tender positions.
You'll also help drive consistency across estimating and support a smooth handover from tender into project delivery.
What You Will Be Trusted With
Leading detailed estimates across major civil infrastructure opportunities
Driving tender strategy, pricing approach and commercial bid positioning
Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical scope documentation
Completing quantity take-offs and detailed construction cost assessments
Engaging subcontractors and suppliers to test current market pricing
Assessing constructability, project risk and commercial opportunities early
Collaborating with delivery teams on methodology and program assumptions
Preparing tender submissions, clarifications and supporting bid documentation
Maintaining estimating benchmarks, cost data and market intelligence
Supporting tender handover and commercial continuity into project delivery
What's in Your Toolbox?
Strong estimating experience across civil construction or infrastructure projects
Previous Senior Estimator or Lead Estimator experience highly regarded
Exposure to earthworks, excavation, remediation or broader civil works
Strong quantity take-off, cost planning and tender preparation capability
Practical understanding of construction methodology and project risk
Confident engaging subcontractors, suppliers and senior project stakeholders
Relevant Civil Engineering, Construction, QS or similar qualification advantageous
You're the kind of person who looks beyond the numbers and understands what it will take to deliver the job.
Commercially sharp and technically grounded, you're confident challenging scope, methodology and pricing when needed. You communicate clearly, build strong market relationships and know how to shape a bid that is both competitive and deliverable.
Ready to throw your hard hat in the ring?

📌 Lead Civil Estimator - Sydney - Growing Civil Contractor
🏢 The Civil People
📍 Sydney