Estimator - Civil Infrastructure

Alder Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alder Group is seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to join our Gold Coast team. You will deliver detailed estimates, engage with internal stakeholders and support tender development for civil infrastructure projects across Southeast Queensland and Northern Rivers.

The role offers growth within a supportive team, exposure to major projects and opportunities to influence the estimating processes and supplier relationships. Join a company with a strong regional footprint.

Qualifications

• Commitment to quality and professionalism in all tasks.
• Proficient with Expert Estimation (or similar)
• At least 3+ years in a similar role.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed estimates using quotations and rates from first principles.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders.
• Assist with development/streamlining of estimating systems and libraries.
• Collaborate with Business Development to identify opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and clients.
• Prepare tender or budget estimates and conduct early tender meetings.
• Support post-tender discussions and team meetings.

Skills

Detailed estimates

Stakeholder communication

Team player

Independent worker

Tools

Expert Estimation

Job description

Alder Group is proudly celebrating 23 years of success in 2026, bringing engineering, construction and infrastructure expertise together under one roof to deliver quality projects across Queensland and Northern NSW.

With a strong pipeline of work and continued growth within our Civil & Infrastructure division, we’re seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to join our Gold Coast team. This opportunity has been created off the back of major project wins, internal career progression, and an increasing volume of exciting tenders.

If you’re looking to play a key role in securing and shaping high-profile civil infrastructure projects across Southeast Queensland and the Northern Rivers, this position offers the chance to work on meaningful projects while enjoying long-term career growth, a supportive team environment, and genuine opportunities to make your mark.

About the role

• Undertake detailed estimates using a combination of quotations and rates derived from first principals.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders
• Assist with the development/streamlining of current estimating system, resource and rate libraries.
• Work closely with the Business Development Team ensuring continued growth, and identification of new opportunities.
• Collaborate with key suppliers to maintain high-quality relationships and a strong supply chain.
• Regularly liaise with Clients and Clients Representatives in the target markets.
• Promote the business in a positive manner to create opportunities.
• Estimate and prepare the tender or budget estimate.
• Conduct meetings in early stages of the Tender period with the Estimating Manager and other team members.
• Assist the Project Team with post tender discussions, clarifications and meetings.
• Measurement of works to verify quantities.
• Compiling and applying rates to arrive at final construction costs.

About You - Skills and Experience

• You will have a commitment to quality and professionalism in all tasks performed.
• Proficient with the use of ‘Expert Estimation’ (or similar equivalent)
• At least 3+ years and a proven track record in a similar role.
• Self-motivation and able to work independently and in team environment

About the business

Here at Alder Group, we have a diverse portfolio of works to our name and deliver outstanding and award-winning results across the Infrastructure, Water and Wastewater, Education, Retail, Commercial, Health, Hospitality, Industrial, Manufacturing and Community sectors.

From project inception through to handover, our work is high quality, good value and safe, all thanks to our great team, which you could be part of!

What we offer:

Our culture reflects who we are and how we work, holding ourselves accountable to every commitment, delivering quality work we’re proud of, and fostering a genuine, down-to-earth team environment where people feel valued, supported and challenged to grow.

Join us to experience:

• A supportive and collaborative workplace where people are valued, respected and encouraged to do their best work.
• A genuine ‘one team’ mindset and focus on continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to develop your capability, expand your experience and grow your career within a dynamic and evolving business.
• A company committed to a vision that ensures we not only deliver exceptional outcomes today but create a lasting impact for the future.
• A competitive remuneration package aligned to your experience and the value you bring to the role.