Civil Estimator

JMT civil pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JMT Civil are seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to join our growing civil construction team. This role plays a critical part in securing work across a diverse pipeline of civil projects and working closely with leadership to price work that is both competitive and commercially sound.

You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end tender process, from initial review and pricing through to handover to delivery teams once a project is awarded.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Civil Estimating.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant tertiary qualification.
• Experience across subdivisions, earthworks, roadworks, utilities, and civil infrastructure.
• Exposure to TfNSW projects highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of first-principles estimating.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential); AutoCAD experience advantageous.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare cost estimates for labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors.
• Source, analyse, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Identify risks, assumptions, and contingencies within tenders.
• Assist with tender submissions and pricing schedules.
• Provide value-engineering options to optimise cost and constructability.
• Attend site inspections to assess conditions impacting pricing.
• Maintain estimating rates, cost databases, and historical pricing records.
• Hand over successful tenders to delivery teams.

Skills

Civil Estimating

Cost estimation

First-principles estimating

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

JMT Civil are seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to join our growing civil construction team. This role plays a critical part in securing work across a diverse pipeline of civil projects and working closely with leadership to price work that is both competitive and commercially sound.

You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end tender process, from initial review and pricing through to handover to delivery teams once a project is awarded.

About the role

As a Civil Estimator, you will:

• Review and interpret tender documents, drawings, and specifications

• Complete detailed quantity take-offs across:

  • Earthworks

  • Drainage & utilities

  • Roadworks

  • Civil structures

• Prepare accurate, first-principles cost estimates for labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors

• Source, analyse, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing

• Identify risks, constraints, assumptions, and contingencies within tenders

• Assist with tender submissions, including pricing schedules and methodology input

• Provide value-engineering options to optimise cost and constructability

• Attend site inspections where required to assess conditions impacting pricing

• Maintain estimating rates, cost databases, and historical pricing records

• Conduct detailed handovers of successful tenders to project delivery teams

About you

You’ll bring strong civil construction knowledge and commercial awareness, along with:

• 5+ years’ experience in Civil Estimating

• A degree in Civil Engineering or relevant tertiary qualification

• Experience across subdivisions, earthworks, roadworks, utilities, and civil infrastructure

• Exposure to TfNSW projects highly regarded

• Strong understanding of first-principles estimating

• Excellent attention to detail with strong negotiation and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential); AutoCAD experience advantageous

• Current Australian driver’s licence

What we offer

• Competitive salary package with performance incentives

• Stable pipeline of civil works with long-term career opportunities

• Supportive, team-focused culture with experienced professionals

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Regular team events

About us

We are a well-established civil contractor delivering quality projects with a strong focus on people, safety, and long-term relationships. Our culture is practical, professional, and built on trust — we value people who take ownership and want to grow with the business.

If you’re a Civil Estimator looking for your next step in a supportive and forward-moving team, we’d love to hear from you.