National Estimation Lead – Civil & Piling

Housing Industry Association Limited; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Industry Association Limited is seeking a National Estimation Manager to lead tender pricing for major piling and ground engineering projects nationwide. You will coordinate estimation and design teams to deliver competitive, compliant solutions while upholding WHS, environmental and quality standards.

The role requires senior commercial capability, stakeholder engagement across state lines, and effective supplier management.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with professional registration or eligibility.
• 5–10+ years in civil engineering or construction, with piling experience preferred.
• Strong tendering knowledge for major infrastructure projects.
• Experience with geotechnical and structural design software.
• Excellent commercial judgment and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyse tender docs to identify scope, risks, and gaps.
• Lead estimation and design teams to develop cost-effective solutions.
• Modify and optimise designs to meet client and commercial objectives.
• Ensure pricing stays competitive within approved parameters.
• Oversee supplier and material sourcing and maintain registers.
• Coordinate tender submissions with quality, safety, finance and admin.
• Conduct post-award briefings with state managers and project teams.
• Maintain tender registers and capture client feedback.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental and quality systems.
• Promote continuous improvement across estimation, design and tendering.
• Collaborate with state-based teams across nationwide projects.

Skills

Leadership

Tendering

Stakeholder engagement

Excel

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Geotechnical software

Structural design software

Job description

Housing Industry Association Limited is seeking a National Estimation Manager to lead tender pricing for major piling and ground engineering projects nationwide. You will coordinate estimation and design teams to deliver competitive, compliant solutions while upholding WHS, environmental and quality standards.

The role requires senior commercial capability, stakeholder engagement across state lines, and effective supplier management.