Civil Estimator

Recruit Shop; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start available

Room for growth and training

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Recruit Shop in Melbourne seeks an experienced civil estimator to prepare accurate tender submissions and quotes for minor and major civil construction projects. You will work with senior management to drive competitive bids and ensure on-time delivery.

This role requires proven civil estimating experience, strong government tender knowledge, and the ability to manage time and negotiate with suppliers. You will join a growing team offering autonomy and long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven history and experience in civil estimating.
• Strong industry knowledge and networks within civil construction.
• Experience working with local government tenders.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Strong contract negotiation and communication abilities.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Preparing tender submissions, quotes, and allowance sheets.
• Undertaking full quantity take-offs using PlanSwift.
• Obtaining subcontractor, supplier, and site prices and availability.
• Reviewing tender documents and ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Preparing and managing tender timeframes and methodologies.
• Maintaining thorough records of tender documents, correspondence, and compliance.
• Supporting contract negotiations and building supplier relationships.

Skills

Civil estimating

Industry knowledge

Government tenders

Time management

Contract negotiation

Team collaboration

Tools

PlanSwift

Job description

• EARN $100,000 - $130,000 + Super | Based on Experience

• A Business with Over 40 Years of Civil Construction Expertise

• Growing, Collaborative, Supportive Team | Immediate Start

About The Company

Our client has been delivering projects in the civil construction sector for more than 45 years. With a strong reputation for solving complex problems and exceeding client expectations, they pride themselves on being a complete provider of civil construction services - from concrete, asphalt, and excavation through to large-scale civil projects. Professionalism, reliability, and the highest quality workmanship are at the heart of everything they do.

About The Opportunity

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare accurate tender submissions and quotes for minor and major civil construction projects, ensuring compliance with tender requirements and adherence to deadlines.

Reporting to the senior management team, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing accurate tender submissions, quotes, and allowance sheets
• Undertaking full quantity take-offs using PlanSwift
• Obtaining subcontractor, supplier, and tip site prices and availability
• Reviewing tender documents and ensuring compliance with requirements
• Preparing and managing tender timeframes and methodologies
• Maintaining thorough records of tender documents, correspondence, and compliance
• Supporting contract negotiations and building strong supplier relationships

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven history and experience in civil estimating
• Strong industry knowledge and networks within civil construction
• Experience working with local government tenders
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong contract negotiation and communication abilities
• A collaborative mindset and desire to work as part of the management team

What's in it for You?

• Join a Business with Over 40 Years' Trading History
• Be Part of a Growing, Collaborative & Supportive Team
• Make the Role Your Own with Room for Growth & Training
• Work on Diverse Civil Construction Projects
• Immediate Start Available For Right Candidate
• Enjoy Full Autonomy & Support From Senior Leadership
• Long Term Opp with a Respected Civil Construction Firm