Estimator / Senior Estimator / Civil Estimator / Cost Engineer

Eci Executive; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Eci Executive in Perth WA is seeking Civil Estimators for major infrastructure and mining projects. You will join established estimating teams delivering competitive tenders and develop your career from intermediate to senior levels.

Work with Tier 1 contractors and high-performing SMEs, with clear progression into senior estimating leadership and pre-contracts roles. These roles offer a competitive salary and stable project pipelines across WA, with exposure to diverse civil scopes and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in civil construction or infrastructure projects.
• Background as a Civil Estimator or site-based experience as a Project Engineer, Site Engineer, or Quantity Surveyor.
• Exposure to civil scopes such as earthworks, roads, utilities, pipelines, concrete, or mining infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed quantity take offs across multiple civil scopes
• Developing first principles estimates and cost plans
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
• Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain pricing
• Supporting tender submissions and bid documentation
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities within bids
• Contributing to methodology development and construction planning
• Leading or supporting estimating teams depending on experience
• Mentoring junior estimators and supporting team development
• For senior candidates, there will be opportunities to lead tenders, manage estimating teams, and contribute to broader pre-contracts strategy.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Mentoring junior estimators

Estimating systems knowledge

Tools

Expert Estimation

Candy

Benchmark

Job description

Summary

Civil Estimator opportunities on major WA infrastructure and mining projects with leading contractors and clear career progression.

• High value civil projects across infrastructure and mining sectors


• Work with established contractors from Tier 1 to high performing SMEs


• Clear pathway into Senior Estimator and leadership roles

Estimator / Senior Estimator / Civil Estimator / Cost Engineer

Infrastructure and Civil Construction Projects

Intermediate to Senior Opportunities | Perth WA

Salary: $130,000 to $200,000+ (depending on experience)

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work across major infrastructure and resources projects in WA.


• Opportunities with well-respected civil contractors from Tier 1 through to high performing SMEs.


• Clear pathway into Senior Estimator and Pre Contracts leadership roles.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth across the WA infrastructure and resources sectors, we are working with a number of established civil contractors looking to strengthen their estimating teams in Perth.

These opportunities suit Civil Estimators with 2 to 12 years of experience, as well as Project Engineers or Site Engineers who have gained exposure to tendering and are looking to move into or further develop within pre-contracts.

You will be part of established estimating teams delivering competitive tenders across a diverse range of civil construction projects, with exposure to large scale infrastructure and resources work across WA.

Project Exposure and Technical Environment

You will work across a broad range of civil construction and infrastructure projects, typically valued from $5M through to $500M+.

Project scopes may include:

• Bulk earthworks and site preparation


• Roads and highways construction


• Land development and subdivisions


• Underground utilities including water, sewer, and drainage


• Concrete structures including FRP works


• Mining infrastructure and Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI)


• Dewatering systems and associated civil works


• Mine rehabilitation and closure projects

Estimating and Software Environment

You will be working within established pre-contracts teams using industry standard systems and tools, including:

• Expert Estimation or similar platforms.


• Candy or Benchmark for cost planning and tendering.


• Advanced Excel for cost analysis, rate build ups, and reporting.

The Role

• Working within pre-contracts teams, your responsibilities may include:


• Preparing detailed quantity take offs across multiple civil scopes


• Developing first principles estimates and cost plans


• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation


• Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain pricing


• Supporting tender submissions and bid documentation


• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities within bids


• Contributing to methodology development and construction planning


• Leading or supporting estimating teams depending on experience


• Mentoring junior estimators and supporting team development


• For senior candidates, there will be opportunities to lead tenders, manage estimating teams, and contribute to broader pre-contracts strategy.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in civil construction or infrastructure projects.


• Background as a Civil Estimator or site-based experience as a Project Engineer, Site Engineer, or Quantity Surveyor.


• Exposure to civil scopes such as earthworks, roads, utilities, pipelines, concrete, or mining infrastructure.


• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.


• Experience with estimating systems such as Expert, Candy, Benchmark, or similar.


• Advanced Excel skills.

What You Will Get

• Opportunities across multiple well regarded civil contractors in Perth.


• Exposure to major infrastructure and resources projects.


• Clear development pathways into Senior Estimator and leadership roles.


• Competitive salary packages aligned to experience.


• Supportive teams with strong project pipelines and long-term stability.

About the Clients

We partner with established civil contractors across Perth, ranging from Tier 1 organisations through to high performing mid-tier and specialist contractors.

These businesses deliver complex infrastructure and construction projects across WA and are known for quality delivery, strong systems, and long-term project pipelines.