About BMD

BMD is Australia's leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. Founded in 1979, our success has been built on strong family values and a collaborative approach that continues to define who we are today.

Driven by our purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies, we deliver innovative infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. With more than 2,400 employees across Australia, the Philippines, the United Kingdom and USA, BMD is committed to creating opportunities, building capability and delivering projects that leave a lasting positive impact.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to play a key role in securing some of Australia's most significant civil infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Chief Estimator, you'll take ownership of complex tenders from initial review through pricing, submission and handover. Working alongside experienced operational, commercial and pre-contract teams, you'll help shape winning strategies and influence how major projects are planned and delivered.

This is more than a traditional estimating role. It is an opportunity to join a business with a solid pipeline of major infrastructure work, expand your influence across the pre-contracts function and position yourself for future leadership opportunities within one of Australia's most respected contractors.

For ambitious estimators looking to take the next step, you'll have the opportunity to mentor developing team members, drive continuous improvement initiatives and help shape the future direction of BMD's estimating capability.

What You Will Do

- Lead major civil infrastructure tenders from initial review through pricing, submission and handover.
- Develop and review detailed first-principles estimates and pricing strategies.
- Establish estimating methodologies, assumptions and commercial approaches.
- Assess scope, risks, opportunities and key project cost drivers.
- Coordinate supplier, subcontractor and plant pricing through strategic market engagement.




- Collaborate with construction, planning and commercial teams to develop practical and innovative delivery solutions.
- Lead tender reviews, clarifications and project handovers.
- Mentor and support estimators while contributing to estimating excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You To succeed in this role, you will bring:

- Extensive estimating experience within civil construction or infrastructure.
- Strong first-principles estimating and tender development capability.
- A sound understanding of construction methodology, drawings, specifications and contractual requirements.
- Experience developing direct, indirect and preliminary cost build-ups.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify risks, opportunities and value-adding solutions.
- The ability to manage multiple tenders while engaging effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, leadership and negotiation skills.
- A qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience with Expert Estimation, CATS or similar estimating software is highly regarded.

Why Join BMD?

- Work on some of Australia's most exciting and complex infrastructure opportunities.
- Join a business with a strong national pipeline and long-term growth outlook.
- Be trusted with autonomy and influence across high-value tenders.
- Access genuine career progression and future leadership pathways.
- Collaborate with industry experts in a high-performing and supportive team.
- Contribute to projects that create lasting legacies for communities across Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

So, Join Our Team, Be Yourself and Help Us Power Futures and Create Legacies

We're a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of Family, Empowered, Collaborative and Driven. If you're a Senior Estimator looking for the next challenge and a genuine opportunity to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Senior Estimator (Port of Brisbane)
🏢 The Bmd Group
📍 Port of Brisbane