Chandler Macleod is working exclusively on a senior Lead Estimator opportunity with a privately owned, Australian remote-area infrastructure contractor, delivering non-process infrastructure (NPI) packages for major resources projects across Western Australia.

The Prospect
This is a senior, hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of tender strategy from prospect through to submission —building robust, auditable cost models from first principles and partnering with internal stakeholders and key subcontractors/suppliers.

Key responsibilities
Lead the timely completion of tenders and budget estimate submissions
Develop tender strategies, implementation plans and tender schedules
Work closely with operations to review methodologies and constructability
Maintain and improve estimating systems, templates and model governance
Lead tender site visits and stakeholder presentations where required
Review and quality-check estimates with senior leadership prior to submission
Lead preparation and review of tender clarifications
Build and maintain subcontractor/supplier relationships




Drive benchmarking and continuous improvement across estimating practices

About You
15+ years’ estimating experience across NPI scopes, including contractor delivery
Strong capability presenting estimates for review and sign-off
Proven record of delivering submissions to deadline
Advanced skills in MS Project and Excel(Primavera desirable)
Robust commercial acumen, negotiation and stakeholder management
Qualification in QS / Building / Engineering(desirable)

What’s on offer
Very attractive base salary + super(dependent on experience)
Permanent position based in Inner City( close to the city + public transport)
Some hybrid flexibility (approx. 1 day WFH, with office presence expected during key tender periods)
Free on-street parking
Quarterly team social event(s)

Apply now
Submit your CV for a confidential discussion. Applicants must have full Australian working rights and be residing in Perth.

📌 Lead Estimator West Perth
🏢 Chandler Macleod Group
📍 West Perth