Civil Estimator

Smith & Co; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Superannuation

Job summary

Smith & Co Recruitment partners with leading civil contractors across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and regional Queensland to attract experienced Civil Estimators and Senior Estimators. You will price tenders across road, water, FRP, earthworks and subdivisions, collaborating with pre-contracts and delivery teams on major projects.

Opportunities span local SEQ, FIFO regional roles, with relocation support. Enjoy exposure to larger tenders, career progression and a company vehicle in a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience in Civil Estimating or Senior Estimating.
• Background in roads, TMR, water, FRP, earthworks, subdivisions or civil infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods and costs.
• Ability to interpret drawings and tender documentation.
• Experience with quantity take-offs, pricing and tender submissions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and price civil infrastructure tenders.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Complete quantity take-offs and detailed cost estimates.
• Assess subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Develop construction methodologies and tender strategies.
• Identify project risks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage tender reviews, submissions and project handovers.

Skills

CivilEstimating

SeniorEstimating

Roads&TMR

Earthworks

TenderSubmissions

DrawingsInterpretation

Job description

Smith & Co Recruitment is partnering with multiple established civil contractors seeking experienced Civil Estimators and Senior Estimators for opportunities across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, Southeast Queensland and regional Queensland.

You’ll price and prepare tenders across TMR roads, water infrastructure, FRP, bulk earthworks, piling, subdivisions and major civil projects, working alongside experienced pre-contracts and project delivery teams.

Whether you’re looking to manage larger tenders, take greater ownership of the estimating process or progress into a senior role, we have opportunities across local SEQ, regional FIFO and relocation arrangements.

What's On Offer?

• $180K–$220K + Super + Company Vehicle


• Local Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and SEQ opportunities


• Regional Queensland FIFO and relocation options


• Major roads, water, FRP and subdivision tenders


• Established contractors with secured project pipelines


• Larger tenders and senior career progression

About the Role

Smith & Co Recruitment is partnering with multiple established civil contractors seeking experienced Civil Estimators and Senior Estimators for opportunities across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, Southeast Queensland and regional Queensland.

You’ll price and prepare tenders across TMR roads, water infrastructure, FRP, bulk earthworks, piling, subdivisions and major civil projects, working alongside experienced pre-contracts and project delivery teams.

Whether you’re looking to manage larger tenders, take greater ownership of the estimating process or progress into a senior role, we have opportunities across local SEQ, regional FIFO and relocation arrangements.

What's On Offer?

• $180K–$220K + Super + Company Vehicle


• Local Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and SEQ opportunities


• Regional Queensland FIFO and relocation options


• Major roads, water, FRP and subdivision tenders


• Established contractors with secured project pipelines


• Larger tenders and senior career progression

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and price civil infrastructure tenders


• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents


• Complete quantity take-offs and detailed cost estimates


• Assess subcontractor and supplier quotations


• Develop construction methodologies and tender strategies


• Identify project risks and cost-saving opportunities


• Manage tender reviews, submissions and project handovers

Skills & Experience We’re Looking For:

Must-have:

• Experience in Civil Estimating or Senior Estimating


• Background in roads, TMR, water, FRP, earthworks, subdivisions or civil infrastructure


• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods and costs


• Ability to interpret drawings and tender documentation


• Experience with quantity take-offs, pricing and tender submissions

Nice-to-have:

• Experience pricing major infrastructure projects


• Exposure to multiple civil construction disciplines


• Experience managing tenders from start to finish

About the Company

Our clients are established civil construction contractors delivering infrastructure projects throughout Queensland.

With secured workloads and experienced project teams, these opportunities offer exposure to diverse civil projects and the chance to build your estimating and pre-contracts career.

Questions?

Interested in exploring your next move? Whether you’re an experienced Estimator or ready to step into a more senior role, we’d like to hear from you.

Additional information

• Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Regional FIFO & relocation options


• Price major TMR, roads, water, FRP and subdivision projects


• Established contractors with secured work and career progression