Perth | Permanent Full-Time | $140k-$230k + Super

We're recruiting an Estimator / Senior Estimator to join a well-established Australian contractor with a strong pipeline of civil infrastructure work across WA.

The business delivers projects across Transport, Infrastructure, Resources and Defence, with capabilities covering civil and concrete construction, bulk earthworks, geotechnical and environmental works, pipelines and marine infrastructure. They operate as a main contractor and have experience delivering projects up to $350m directly and close to $1bn through joint ventures.

Based from their Wangara office, there's flexibility to appoint at either Estimator or Senior Estimator level, depending on your experience.

The Role

Working within the Pre-Contracts and Estimating team, you'll be involved in the full tender lifecycle across a range of civil construction opportunities.

Responsibilities will include:

- Preparing detailed first-principles estimates for civil construction projects
- Pricing labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and project costs
- Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation
- Developing construction methodologies and project programs
- Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and value-engineering solutions
- Working closely with operational teams to develop practical and competitive construction solutions
- Developing bid strategies and contributing to tender reviews
- Managing tender submissions through to final pricing and negotiation
- Building relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors
- Contributing to improvements across estimating, programming and tender processes

At Senior Estimator level, you'll take greater ownership of major civil tenders, including bid strategy, commercial reviews, post-tender negotiations and mentoring junior Estimators and Quantity Schedulers.

Profile

What We're Looking For

The main thing we're looking for is a solid civil construction background.

Ideally,



you'll have experience estimating projects involving areas such as:

- Bulk earthworks
- Roads and pavements
- Drainage
- Underground services
- Concrete structures
- Land development
- Transport infrastructure
- Resources and mining infrastructure
- Marine or port works
- Major multidisciplinary civil packages

You'll also ideally bring:

- Previous estimating experience with a civil contractor
- Strong first-principles estimating capability
- A Civil Engineering degree or relevant construction qualification
- Previous site, Project Engineer or project delivery experience
- Strong understanding of construction methodology, productivity rates and programming
- Commercial awareness and experience assessing tender risk
- Experience with Expert Estimation highly regarded
- Strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers

For the Senior Estimator level, we're particularly interested in candidates with significant civil estimating experience who have worked across $50m+ project opportunities and can confidently lead the tender process.

Job Offer

What's On Offer?

- $140k-$230k + Super, depending on experience and level
- Opportunity to come in as either Estimator or Senior Estimator
- Permanent, Perth-based position
- Strong pipeline of major civil projects
- Exposure across Transport, Infrastructure, Resources and Defence
- Opportunity to work on projects ranging from land development and bulk earthworks through to major road, resources and marine infrastructure
- Established employee-owned Australian contractor
- Genuine self-perform civil construction capability
- Down-to-earth, collaborative working environment
- Flexible and family-friendly workplace
- Clear opportunity for Estimators to develop towards senior and tender leadership responsibilities

Interested?

If you're currently working as a Civil Estimator, Senior Estimator or Project Engineer with strong estimating experience and you're considering your next move in Perth, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.

Apply now or get in touch to discuss the role, salary and upcoming project pipeline.

📌 Estimator/Senior Estimator (Perth)
🏢 Brunel
📍 Perth