Senior Civil Estimator — Lead Tendering & Growth

JK Williams Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Employee benefits

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Work-life balance

Job summary

JK Williams is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Commercial team in Australia. The role focuses on securing and shaping future projects by preparing accurate, competitive tenders for subdivision, bulk earthworks and civil infrastructure works.

Working closely with the Commercial Manager and project teams, you will ensure submissions are commercially sound, compliant and aligned with our capabilities, with sharp analytical thinking and strict deadline discipline.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or working towards completion.
• Exposure to estimating within a civil construction environment.
• Strong understanding of civil construction methodologies.
• Ability to prepare estimates using first principles.
• High level of competency in Excel and spreadsheet analysis.
• Ability to build relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Understanding of WHS, environmental and quality requirements in civil construction.
• Current Driver’s Licence and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Prepare first principles estimates and cost breakdowns.
• Source competitive pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare and submit tenders within required timeframes.
• Attend site inspections and tender meetings as required.
• Support project handovers to construction teams.
• Analyse risks and identify opportunities within tender submissions.
• Maintain accurate tender registers and documentation.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Tendering process

Communication

Organisation

First principles estimating

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or pursuing

Job description

JK Williams is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Commercial team in Australia. The role focuses on securing and shaping future projects by preparing accurate, competitive tenders for subdivision, bulk earthworks and civil infrastructure works.

Working closely with the Commercial Manager and project teams, you will ensure submissions are commercially sound, compliant and aligned with our capabilities, with sharp analytical thinking and strict deadline discipline.