IEPro are currently recruiting Estimators and Senior Estimators for multiple opportunities with established and growing civil construction contractors and consultancies across Queensland.

We're seeing strong demand for experienced estimating professionals across a broad range of civil infrastructure projects, including TMR roadworks, bulk earthworks, subdivisions, drainage, FRP, structural concrete and major infrastructure.

With multiple businesses looking to strengthen their pre-contracts teams, these opportunities offer the chance to work on diverse projects, develop your technical and commercial capabilities, and progress your career.

Salary packages available:

- Estimators: Up to $170k + super
- Senior Estimators: Up to $220k + super

Whether you're an experienced Estimator looking for greater responsibility or a Senior Estimator seeking a fresh challenge, we're keen to have a conversation.

The Opportunity

We're working with a range of civil construction businesses, from growing contractors through to established infrastructure organisations and client-side consultancies.

Opportunities are available across several areas:

- TMR & Road Infrastructure: Road upgrades, pavements, drainage, culverts and associated infrastructure
- General Civils & Earthworks: Bulk earthworks, subdivisions, underground services and civil infrastructure
- FRP & Structural Concrete: Bridges, concrete structures, foundations and specialist structural packages
- Energy & Major Infrastructure: Civil works supporting renewable energy, utilities and broader infrastructure projects
- Client Side & Consultancy: Cost estimating, quantity take-offs, tender assessments and pre-contracts advisory services

Depending on your experience and interests, you'll have the opportunity to work with businesses offering different project types, estimating responsibilities and career pathways.

For Senior Estimators, there are opportunities to take greater ownership of tender strategy, manage complex submissions and contribute to the ongoing development of estimating teams.





For Estimators looking to progress, there are opportunities to broaden your project exposure and work alongside experienced estimating and construction professionals.

The Role

Depending on your experience and the opportunity, your responsibilities may include:

- Prepare detailed first-principles estimates for civil infrastructure projects
- Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and contractual requirements
- Undertake quantity take-offs and develop accurate cost estimates
- Price labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and construction activities
- Develop construction methodologies, programmes and productivity assumptions
- Coordinate subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Identify tender risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions
- Prepare tender submissions, clarifications and supporting documentation
- Work closely with construction, engineering and commercial teams
- Participate in tender reviews and pricing strategy discussions
- Support the handover of successful tenders to project delivery teams
- Contribute to the development of estimating processes and systems

Senior Estimators will have greater responsibility for managing tender submissions, reviewing estimates, developing pricing strategies and supporting less experienced team members.

About You

To succeed, you will bring:

- Demonstrated estimating experience within Australian civil construction, infrastructure or consultancy environments
- Experience across one or more of the following: roads, TMR, earthworks, drainage, subdivisions, FRP, structural concrete or general civil infrastructure
- Strong understanding of civil construction methodology, productivity and project costs




- Experience preparing detailed estimates, quantity take-offs and tender submissions
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and contractual documentation
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of project delivery risks
- Experience using estimating software relevant to your discipline
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams
- A practical approach to estimating and a commitment to producing accurate, competitive submissions

You don't need experience across every project type listed.

We're interested in speaking with Estimators who have developed strong expertise in their particular area of civil construction and are looking to continue building their careers.

For Senior Estimator opportunities, we'll be looking for demonstrated experience managing complex tenders, developing pricing strategies and taking ownership of the estimating process.

The Benefits

- Estimator salary packages up to $170k + super
- Senior Estimator salary packages up to $220k + super
- Multiple opportunities across Queensland
- Positions available with both civil contractors and client-side consultancies
- Work across a diverse range of civil infrastructure projects
- Join established and growing businesses with strong project opportunities
- Work alongside experienced Estimating Managers and pre-contracts teams
- Opportunities to take ownership of increasingly complex tenders
- Genuine career progression into senior estimating and pre-contracts leadership roles
- Long-term opportunities to develop your technical and commercial experience

Please note: Only candidates with local Australian based experience and working rights will be considered.

Apply

If this chance aligns with your experience, click APPLY or contact Andrew Pope at [email protected] or James Tew at [email protected].

All applications and conversations are strictly confidential.

📌 Estimators & Senior Estimators | Civil Infrastructure | Queensland (Brisbane)
🏢 IEPro Recruitment
📍 Brisbane