A national contractor with a strong pipeline of transport, water, renewable energy and defence infrastructure work is seeking a Senior Civil Estimator to join its national precontracts team.

Working on opportunities typically valued from$50M to $500M, you will be involved in the preparation of first-principles estimates across some of Australia's largest civil infrastructure projects. The role works closely with operational, commercial and bid teams to develop pricing, methodologies and tender submissions for major projects nationally.

Key Responsibilities

- Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and contract requirements
- Prepare detailed first-principles estimates and pricing build-ups
- Complete quantity take-offs and estimate verification activities
- Develop construction methodologies and bid strategies
- Assess project risks, opportunities and commercial assumptions
- Lead subcontractor and supplier pricing processes
- Support executive tender reviews and major bid submissions
- Work closely with operational teams to validate delivery methodologies and resource assumptions
- Maintain estimating benchmarks, historical cost data and estimating systems
- Mentor junior estimators and support team development

Essential




- Extensive civil infrastructure estimating experience
- Demonstrated capability preparing first-principles estimates on projects valued from $50 million+
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project delivery models
- Experience across transport, water, defence, resources or renewable energy projects
- Well-developed commercial and risk assessment capability
- Ability to engage effectively with operational, technical and commercial stakeholders
- Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar

Desirable
- Tier 1 or major Tier 2 contractor experience
- Site-based construction or project delivery background
- Experience with Design & Construct, Alliance or EPC delivery models

On Offer
- Long-term pipeline of major infrastructure opportunities
- Exposure to nationally significant projects
- Established and experienced precontracts team
- Career progression within a growing organisation
- Market-competitive salary package

Australian experience is required.

Applications through IBG are handled in the strictest confidence.

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📌 Senior Estimator (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales