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Story Contracting Limited; Wakefield Regional Council; Sur place; AUD 114 000 - 171 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary and pension

Health cash plan and wellbeing support

Training and career development

Two volunteering days per year

Résumé du poste

Story Contracting Limited is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead tender submissions across our Eastern region and help shape our future pipeline of work.

You will report to the Estimating Manager and drive commercially robust bids with accurate pricing aligned to client requirements, contributing to our work-winning strategy and growth.

Qualifications

• Formal construction or built environment qualification and extensive estimating experience.
• Proven ability to lead tender submissions and win work.
• Strong communication and client-facing presentation skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead full tender process from enquiry to submission.
• Prepare competitive, well-priced tenders meeting client needs.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure clear handovers and communications.
• Drive continuous improvement in work-winning capability.

Connaissances

HNC in Construction

MS Office Proficiency

Causeway Estimating

Civil Engineering Estimating

Leadership & Influence

Analytical & Problem Solving

Client-Facing Communication

Formation

HNC (or higher) in Construction/Built Environment

Outils

Causeway Estimating

Description du poste

Senior Estimator

We are looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join our Eastern region. This is a great opportunity to take a leading role in developing competitive, high-quality tenders and helping shape Story’s future pipeline of work.

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you'll be responsible for preparing and leading tender submissions across a range of projects, ensuring bids are commercially robust, accurately priced and aligned with client requirements. You'll play an important role in our work-winning strategy and contribute directly to the growth of the business.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and pension
• Health cash plan and wellbeing support
• Training and career development opportunities
• Two paid volunteering days each year.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full tender process from first enquiry through to submission

Prepare high quality, competitive tenders that deliver value for money

Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients and key stakeholders

Work effectively with internal teams to ensure smooth communication and clear project handovers

Support continuous improvement by enhancing processes and helping strengthen our work winning capability

About you

• HNC (or higher) in Construction, Built Environment, or a related field, or 10+ years of proven industry experience
• High proficiency in Microsoft Windows and the full Office suite
• Estimating software experience (Causeway Estimating preferable)
• Extensive experience of civil engineering estimating within the Rail, Highways, Water and Energy sectors.
• A self motivated, resilient attitude with the ability to lead and influence
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence in client facing environments

Why Story Contracting?

We are an award-winning infrastructure company with values that put people first: Grounded, Hardworking, Proud, Family, Trusted, Winners.

Every Story Matters

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. All applicants will be considered fairly, regardless of background, identity, or beliefs.

Location

We have recently relocated to new office premises conveniently situated just off Junction 41 of the M1 motorway, approximately one mile from Wakefield City Centre. The new location offers excellent public transport links and is within easy walking distance of a range of local amenities.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.