Senior Civil Estimator

Enerven; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time

13% superannuation

Employee referral program

Job summary

Enerven is seeking a Senior Civil Estimator to own civil cost positions across major EPC and construct-only bids in renewables, BESS, substations and transmission lines. You will develop estimates from first principles, testing assumptions against geotechnical data and design maturity, while managing risk and contingency.

This senior, commercially focused role shapes bid competitiveness and profitability. Based in Australia, the role is flexible to Adelaide, Sydney or Brisbane, with

Qualifications

• Experience estimating civil works for EPC or D&C tenders in renewables, BESS, wind, substations or transmission.
• Strong first-principles estimating across earthworks, foundations, concrete, drainage and roads.
• Ability to read drawings, specs and geotechnical reports and extract quantities and methodology.
• Knowledge of Australian standards and contract forms (AS 4000, AS 4902).
• Advanced negotiation and stakeholder engagement with engineering, delivery and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil estimates for major renewables and HV projects built from first principles.
• Review EPC tender documents to find gaps, ambiguities and cost drivers early.
• Identify and price civil risk and contingency, including ground conditions and weather impacts.
• Develop constructability-led options and value engineering to lower cost while maintaining compliance.
• Mentor other estimators and improve estimating processes and master data.
• Collaborate with design, construction and project delivery teams to reflect realistic methodologies.
• Prepare Sub-contractor RFQ documentation and assess pricing for competitiveness.
• Support tender strategy, bid reviews and handover to delivery.

Skills

Civil estimating

First principles

Geotechnical data

AS 4000/AS 4902

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Civil engineering degree

Education

Advanced Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Bring technical depth and commercial rigour to civil estimates for the Renewable BESS, WF EBOP, substation and transmission line projects

• Lead civil estimating for major EPC energy infrastructure tenders
• Work with Enerven on projects powering Australia's energy future

Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide - and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart.
The expertise and dedication of our people spans the entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work.
At Enerven, we're connecting you with tomorrow.
About the role

The Senior Civil Estimator reports to the Senior Bid Manager and is the technical authority for civil estimating across Enerven's tender portfolio. You will own the civil cost position on major EPC and construct-only bids across renewables, BESS, wind farm EBOP, substations, and transmission lines. You will build estimates from first principles and test the assumptions behind them, drawing on civil knowledge and experience to provide a sound, well-reasoned cost position that reflects the risk involved.

This is a senior, commercially focused role. Your technical judgement will directly shape how competitive and profitable our bids are, and you'll help lift estimating capability across the team. This role is flexible to be based in Adelaide, Sydney, or Brisbane.

What you'll do

• Lead civil estimates for major renewables and HV projects, built from first principles: quantities, productivity rates, crew and plant build-ups, and methodology
• Review and interpret EPC tender documents, including scope, specifications, geotechnical data, design basis, and contract terms, to find gaps, ambiguities and cost drivers early
• Identify, quantify and price civil risk and opportunity, including ground conditions, weather, access, spoil and water management, and design development, and set appropriate contingency
• Develop constructability-led alternatives and value-engineering options that lower cost without compromising complianceReview civil estimates for technical accuracy, consistency and completeness, and make sure assumptions, exclusions and qualifications are clearly documented
• Work closely with engineering, design, construction and project delivery teams so estimates reflect realistic methodology and can be delivered
• Compile Sub-contractor RFQ documentation, negotiate and assess subcontractor and supplier pricing, normalising quotes to check scope coverage and competitiveness
• Contribute to tender strategy, bid reviews and handover to delivery, and explain the civil cost position clearly to senior stakeholders
• Improve estimating processes, benchmarks and master data, and use lessons learned from delivered projects to make future estimates more accurate
• Mentor and support other estimators to build technical depth across the team

About you

You're an experienced civil estimator with deep technical knowledge of civil works in an EPC environment. You know how civil scope, design maturity, methodology and contract risk come together in a tender price, and you have the confidence to challenge assumptions and stand behind your numbers.

• Extensive experience estimating civil works for EPC or D&C tenders, ideally in renewables, BESS, wind, substations, transmission or similar heavy civil and infrastructure projects
• Strong first-principles estimating capability across bulk earthworks, foundations and piling, concrete, drainage, roads and hardstands, trenching and conduits, and temporary works
• Solid understanding of the full tender lifecycle, including bid strategy, risk and opportunity assessment, contingency, qualifications, and commercial review
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and geotechnical reports, and turn them into accurate quantities and methodology
• Sound knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and contract forms (e.g. AS 4000, AS 4902)
• Advanced negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the credibility to influence engineering, delivery and leadership teams
• Highly developed commercial and financial acumen, with strong reporting and risk management capability
• An Advanced Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, and/or extensive practical civil construction and estimating experience

About us
The work behind the network
When you join Enerven, you are working for a team guided by its core values of dependability, proactiveness and collaboration.
A skilled and diverse workforce
Our broad industry skillset enables us to meet complex challenges with agility and expertise. Our team is at the forefront of change - building a more sustainable future by connecting Australia with tomorrow.
Outstanding culture of safety and well-being
Health, safety and well-being form the foundations of our operations, and we have an unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the community we serve.
Flexible work options and employee benefit programs
Enjoy flexible working conditions that ensure you can have a better work, life balance, all in a collaborative, safe and supportive work environment. Our variety of employee benefits include:

• Flexi-time accrual
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• 13% superannuation
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year
• Generous Employee Referral Program with incentives of up to $5,000*
• Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme
• 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave of up to 20 days
• Salary sacrifice towards novated lease vehicle
• Corporate discount towards health insurance and gym memberships
• Leadership and career development opportunities

An inclusive and equal opportunity organisation
We value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia, our employees can receive full access to research, events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.
Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check.
Don't let this opportunity pass you by. For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at [e-mail]
Be part of something bigger. Join Enerven and help connect Australia with tomorrow.

Enerven is part of the SA Power Networks Group, with employment formally engaged via Utilities Management Pty Ltd (UMPL)