Lead Civil Estimator for Landmark Rail Projects

Martinus Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Martinus Group is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our pre-contracts team in Sydney. You will lead end-to-end estimating across major civil infrastructure tenders, developing robust pricing strategies and cost plans in collaboration with engineering, procurement and commercial teams.

You will analyse drawings and contract requirements, coordinate subcontractor pricing, identify risks and opportunities, and mentor junior estimators.

Qualifications

• Experience with estimating civil infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage complex multi-disciplinary tenders.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and commercial drivers.
• Proficiency in first-principles estimating and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end estimating activities for major civil infrastructure tenders.
• Prepare detailed first-principles estimates, cost plans, and pricing strategies.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, methodologies, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier pricing submissions.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering initiatives.
• Develop construction methodologies and staging assumptions with delivery teams.
• Participate in tender reviews, adjudications, and client presentations.
• Maintain estimating databases, benchmarks, and cost histories.
• Mentor and support junior estimators within the team.

Skills

Estimating

Civil infrastructure

Tender management

First-principles estimating

Subcontractor pricing

Value engineering

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Martinus Group is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our pre-contracts team in Sydney. You will lead end-to-end estimating across major civil infrastructure tenders, developing robust pricing strategies and cost plans in collaboration with engineering, procurement and commercial teams.

You will analyse drawings and contract requirements, coordinate subcontractor pricing, identify risks and opportunities, and mentor junior estimators.