Senior Cost Estimator

Mace; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is delivering a complex, large-scale infrastructure programme in Sydney. We need a senior cost estimator/quantity surveyor to lead client-side estimating, shape procurement strategies, and drive value engineering on civil, structural or MEP scopes.

You’ll work within an integrated delivery team on a high-quality, tightly regulated project. Ideally you have MRICS/RICS, a degree in a relevant field, and 10–15 years of delivery experience across major projects.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant field with MRICS/RICS preferred.
• 10–15 years’ experience in cost estimating or quantity surveying.
• Experience as a functional lead on a client-side integrated team.
• Strong commercial, contract and value-engineering knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Brings 10–15 years’ experience in cost estimating/quantity surveying across civils, structural, or MEP projects.
• Acts as the functional estimating lead within a client-side integrated delivery team.
• Leads major infrastructure estimate development and reviews contractor pricing.
• Delivers robust cost planning, final cost plans, valuations and reporting.
• Manages design-change cost impacts, contract administration and final accounts.
• Builds strong relationships while driving performance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Cost estimating

Quantity surveying

Client-side lead

Infrastructure estimating

MRICS/RICS preferred

Education

Degree-qualified in a relevant field

Job description

Mace combines global delivery consultancy experience to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The Project

This is a complex, large scale, infrastructure programme in Sydney that will benefit the people and bring a positive impact to the community. Working with an amazing client and talented Mace team, this project will be of incredibly high-quality standards in a heavily regulated environment, suiting people with similar project experience that operate with the highest integrity and professionalism.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Brings 10–15 years’ experience in cost estimating/quantity surveying across civils, structural, or MEP projects.
• Acts as the functional estimating lead within a client‑side integrated delivery team.
• Leads major infrastructure estimate development, reviews contractor pricing, and shapes procurement and contract strategies.
• Delivers robust cost planning, final cost plans, valuations, and reporting for stakeholders.
• Manages design‑change cost impacts, contract administration, claims evaluation, and final accounts.
• Builds strong internal/external relationships while driving team performance, continuous improvement, and carbon‑reduction goals.

You’ll Need To Have

• 10–15 years’ experience in cost estimating or quantity surveying across civils, structural, MEP or building services.
• Functional Lead experience delivering estimating on a client‑side integrated team.
• Proven expertise in major infrastructure estimating, TOC development and contractor estimate reviews.
• Degree‑qualified, digitally competent, with strong commercial, contract and value‑engineering knowledge and MRICS/RICS preferred.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.