Hybrid Brisbane Senior Civil Estimator

Evolve Talent; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

2–3 days in office

Autonomy across estimating

Close access to senior leadership

Job summary

Evolve Talent is assisting a growing civil & pipeline construction contractor in Brisbane in their search for a Senior Estimator. This hands-on role requires understanding civil construction, from drawings and scope to a competitive, commercially sound estimate.

You will manage end-to-end tendering and work closely with project teams. The role offers a Brisbane-based position with a hybrid working arrangement, typically 2–3 days in the office and the rest from home, with autonomy across

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Civil Estimator / Senior Estimator (civil construction).
• Experience across pipelines, drainage, concrete, utilities or general civil infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience managing tenders from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of civil construction methodologies.
• Ability to complete take-offs, pricing and cost build-ups independently.
• Established subcontractor and supplier relationships and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and scopes.
• Complete detailed quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities.
• Prepare project estimates and cost plans.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Price labour, materials, plant and subcontractor costs.
• Identify project risks, exclusions and commercial opportunities.
• Prepare and submit competitive tenders.
• Work with delivery teams to ensure estimates are practical and buildable.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support tender strategy and project pricing.

Skills

Estimating

Take-offs

Tendering

Pricing

Negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Evolve Talent is assisting a growing civil & pipeline construction contractor in Brisbane in their search for a Senior Estimator. This hands-on role requires understanding civil construction, from drawings and scope to a competitive, commercially sound estimate.

You will manage end-to-end tendering and work closely with project teams. The role offers a Brisbane-based position with a hybrid working arrangement, typically 2–3 days in the office and the rest from home, with autonomy across