Civil Estimator: Flexible Hours & Growth

CGC Recruitment; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Northern Suburbs office

Job summary

CGC Recruitment is seeking an Estimator to join its civil construction team in the Northern Suburbs, Perth area. The role involves preparing first-principles estimates, tender submissions, and collaborating with project teams, clients, suppliers and subcontractors to deliver competitive bids.

You should have 2–5 years’ estimating experience in civil construction and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering. The position offers permanent, full-time employment, flexible working arrangements, and a salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (mandatory).
• 2–5 years estimating experience in civil construction.
• At least two years on-site project experience.
• Understanding of civil construction methodologies, programming and scheduling.
• Experience preparing first-principles estimates and tender submissions.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction costs.
• Experience engaging with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• High proficiency in Expert Estimation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Project.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate first-principles estimates for small to medium civil construction tenders.
• Coordinate tender submissions from initial pricing and bid strategy through to final submission.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project requirements to establish accurate project costs.
• Obtain and assess pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost-saving initiatives.
• Assist with tender strategy development, programming and cost analysis.
• Work collaboratively with Quantity Schedulers, Project Managers and other internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating processes, programming and risk management methodologies.

Skills

Estimating

Tender submissions

Civil construction

Communication

Problem solving

Project coordination

Commercial awareness

On-site experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Tools

Expert Estimation

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

CGC Recruitment is seeking an Estimator to join its civil construction team in the Northern Suburbs, Perth area. The role involves preparing first-principles estimates, tender submissions, and collaborating with project teams, clients, suppliers and subcontractors to deliver competitive bids.

You should have 2–5 years’ estimating experience in civil construction and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering. The position offers permanent, full-time employment, flexible working arrangements, and a salary