Civil Estimator

LUVI; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LUVI in Sydney, NSW is seeking a Civil Estimator to own civil/earthworks estimates for live HV substation projects. You will work with an established Bid team and technical delivery staff who know the space inside out.

You’ll prepare accurate cost estimates, perform take-offs, and negotiate supplier pricing. A methodical, detail-focused approach and strong Excel skills are essential for success in this permanent on-site role.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating civil/earthworks for substations.
• Strong Excel and data handling skills.
• Ability to read drawings, specs and contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for civil, earthworks and related packages on HV substations.
• Perform quantity take-offs and pricing for earthworks, drainage, foundations and concrete works.
• Review drawings and specs to identify risks and value‑engineering opportunities.
• Obtain, assess and negotiate supplier and subcontractor pricing.
• Build and maintain a network of civil subcontractors and suppliers.
• Collaborate with Electrical Estimator and Bid Manager to produce compliant tender submissions.
• Contribute to post-tender reviews and keep cost databases up to date.

Skills

Civil estimating

Excel skills

CCS/Candy

Drawing interpretation

HV-substation

Tools

CCS

Candy

Job description

Civil Estimator | HV Substation EPC | Sydney, NSW | Permanent

We're recruiting a Civil Estimator for an Australian-owned HV engineering and EPC business with a growing substation portfolio and a strong technical bench behind it.

This is a genuine opportunity to own the civil side of the estimate on live HV substation projects, working alongside an established Bid team and technical delivery staff who know the space inside out.

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing accurate, competitive cost estimates for civil, structural and earthworks packages on HV substation projects
• Completing quantity take-offs and pricing earthworks, drainage, foundations, retaining structures and concrete works
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and scopes of work to identify risks and value-engineering opportunities
• Obtaining, assessing and negotiating supplier and subcontractor pricing
• Building and maintaining a network of reliable civil subcontractors and suppliers
• Working closely with the Electrical Estimator and Bid Manager to pull together compliant, well-priced tender submissions
• Contributing to post-tender reviews and keeping cost databases and benchmarking data current

What you'll bring:

• Solid estimating experience in civil, structural or earthworks packages, ideally on substation, transmission or broader HV infrastructure projects
• Confidence reading and interpreting civil drawings, specifications and contract documentation
• Strong Excel skills; experience with estimating platforms (e.g. CCS/Candy, Expert Estimation) is a plus
• A methodical, detail-focused approach and the ability to manage multiple tenders to deadline
• Good commercial instincts when it comes to risk, pricing and subcontractor negotiation

Why this one's worth a look:

• Australian owned, with a live and growing substation pipeline (not a one-off role)
• Sit within an established Estimating & Bid function, not a lone-wolf setup
• Permanent role, based in Sydney

If you've got civil estimating skills and want to put them to work on Australia's HV substation build-out.

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