Estimator

BildGroup; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full time

Income protection

BildUp learning platform

Bild Leadership Program

Employee referral program

Job summary

BildGroup is hiring a Civil Estimator into our Infrastructure team at Campbellfield. You will price roads and civil works from around $20–$50 million, with some larger, reporting to the General Manager, Infrastructure.

Because we self-perform a large share of what we build, your rates come off real crews, plant and production. Permanent full time, based in Campbellfield, with exposure across Infrastructure tenders and direct line to leadership.

Qualifications

• Estimating experience on civil infrastructure work, roads, bridges, drainage, earthworks or similar.
• Ability to build rates from first principles rather than relying on a rate library.
• Bluebeam for take-off and mark-up.
• Confidence reading civil drawings, specifications and tender documents and pricing accurately to them.
• A civil engineering or construction management qualification, a trade background, or equivalent estimating experience.

Responsibilities

• Price roads, bridges and civil works tenders, building rates up from first principles.
• Run take-offs and mark-ups in Bluebeam and own the quantities behind the bid.
• Collaborate with delivery and plant teams on methodology, programme and production rates.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier enquiries, compare quotes and scope packages properly.
• Carry the estimate through award and handover so the delivery team inherits a budget they can build to.

Skills

Estimating experience

Bluebeam

Reading civil drawings

Education

Civil engineering or construction management qualification

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

26d ago , from BildGroup Services Pty Ltd

BildGroup is hiring a Civil Estimator into our Infrastructure team at Campbellfield. You will price roads, bridges and associated civil works from around $20 million to $50 million, with some larger, reporting to the General Manager, Infrastructure. Because we self-perform a large share of what we build, your rates come off real crews, plant and production, not a stack of subcontractor quotes.

Job description

BildGroup is hiring a Civil Estimator into our Infrastructure team at Campbellfield. You will price roads, bridges and associated civil works from around $20 million to $50 million, with some larger, reporting to the General Manager, Infrastructure. Because we self-perform a large share of what we build, your rates come off real crews, plant and production, not a stack of subcontractor quotes.

Make your mark at BildGroup At BildGroup, we believe in helping you thrive, in your career, your passions, and your purpose. Here, you'll find a workplace that inspires you to bring your best, supports your journey every step of the way, and genuinely cares about your success.

What you will be doing

• Price roads, bridges and civil works tenders, building rates up from first principles
• Run take-offs and mark‑ups in Bluebeam and own the quantities behind the bid
• Work with the delivery and plant teams on methodology, programme and production rates before the number goes in
• Manage subcontractor and supplier enquiries, compare quotes and scope the packages properly
• Carry the estimate through award and handover so the delivery team inherits a budget they can build to

What you will need

• Estimating experience on civil infrastructure work, roads, bridges, drainage, earthworks or similar
• The ability to build rates from first principles rather than leaning on a rate library
• Bluebeam for take-off and mark‑up
• Confidence reading civil drawings, specifications and tender documents, and pricing accurately to them
• A civil engineering or construction management qualification, a trade background, or equivalent estimating experience

Useful, but not essential

Experience pricing to Victorian state or local government civil specifications, or a project engineer or contract administrator ready to move across into estimating.

What you can expect

• Permanent full time, office based at Campbellfield
• Work across the Infrastructure division's tenders rather than sitting on a single project
• A direct line to the General Manager, Infrastructure, so decisions about what we chase and how we price it happen in the room
• Income protection and an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• BildUp, our online learning platform, plus the Bild Leadership Program and our employee referral program
• What you can expect
  • Permanent full time, office based at Campbellfield
  • Work across the Infrastructure division's tenders rather than sitting on a single project
  • A direct line to the General Manager, Infrastructure, so decisions about what we chase and how we price it happen in the room
  • Income protection and an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
  • BildUp, our online learning platform, plus the Bild Leadership Program and our employee referral program

A career where you belong

When you join BildGroup, you're not just part of a workforce. You're part of a family dedicated to making a difference. No matter the mark you want to make on the world, we're here to support you.

• You'll belong from day one. We invest in genuine connection, inclusion, and gender diversity so every person on the team feels at home.
• Your safety and wellbeing matter to us. From income protection to an Employee Assistance Program, we make sure you and your family have real support behind you.
• We back your growth. Through our learning platform, leadership programs, and referral rewards, there's always a next step available if you want it.
• We do work that matters beyond the worksite. Volunteering, community partnerships, and our internal innovation initiative b.hive connect you to impact that goes further than the job.

We are BildGroup and we’re built differently Proudly Australian-owned, we build the infrastructure and spaces that bring communities to life. From urban development and sports fields to road construction and maintenance, our diverse projects shape the world around us.

We started as a family business, and while we've grown into a major corporation, our values remain the same. Success, to us, isn't just about what we build. It's about how our people grow and flourish.

At BildGroup, we're here to empower you, fuel your ambitions, and create an environment where you feel valued, supported, and inspired.

At BildGroup, your voice matters, your growth is a priority, and your potential is limitless. Ready to make your mark? Let’s do it together.

We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just buzzwords, they are the foundation of a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We invite people from all walks of life to join us. Whether you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a veteran or someone with a unique cultural or life experience, we encourage you to apply.

BildGroup is managing this recruitment directly. Unsolicited candidate profiles and cold outreach will not be accepted and do not constitute an introduction.