Senior Estimator

Ventia; Blacktown City Council; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Private healthcare discounts

Job summary

Ventia is seeking an Estimator for its Sydney Roads and Asset Performance contract. You will help shape winning tender submissions and deliver accurate estimates for TfNSW and third parties, directly contributing to Ventia’s success.

The role involves preparing costs from concept to IFC levels, evaluating subcontractor quotes, and collaborating across commercial, planning and asset management teams. A current driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in an Estimator role, with preference for road works and ITS projects.
• Experience preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Experience estimating road projects in the $2M to $20M range.
• Current driver’s licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit cost estimates for clients (TfNSW and third parties), using first-principles, subcontractor quotations, time-based costs, or a hybrid approach.
• Quantify works and prepare Bills of Quantities using TfNSW pay items at strategy, concept, and design stages.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Present estimates for management review and participate in estimate and project risk reviews.
• Provide estimate handover and debrief to delivery teams upon award.
• Coordinate with the Tender Coordinator to ensure document control in SharePoint and maintain relevant registers.
• Collaborate with SRAPC stakeholders across commercial, delivery, planning, development, and asset management functions.
• Apply Ventia commercial policies consistently and participate in performance and development reviews.
• Develop detailed construction programs and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Develop staging plans and construction methodologies.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities.

Skills

Estimator experience

Road works experience

ITS projects

Cost estimation

Tender submissions

Education

Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CATS

Expert

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Job description

The Opportunity

Step into a pivotal role on our Sydney Roads and Asset Performance contract as an Estimator. You’ll play a key part in shaping winning tender submissions, delivering accurate, competitive estimates to Transport for NSW and third-party clients, and directly contributing to Ventia’s continued success.

Why Join Us?

• Clear career pathways - we promote from within and invest in your long-term growth.
• A flexible, dynamic work week combining office collaboration with work-from-home options (post-probation).
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects for Transport for NSW.
• A supportive, driven team that encourages fresh ideas and is committed to continuous improvement.
• VenPerks benefits, including paid parental leave, Fitness Passport access, and exclusive discounts on private healthcare, travel, retail, and more.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare and submit cost estimates for clients (TfNSW and third parties), ranging from high-level concept estimates to detailed IFC-based estimates for fixed-price tenders, using first-principles, subcontractor quotations, time-based costs, or a hybrid approach.
• Responsible for quantifying works and preparing Bills of Quantities using TfNSW pay items at strategic, concept, and design stages.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Present estimates for management review and participate in estimate and project risk reviews.
• Provide estimate handover and debrief to delivery teams upon award.
• Coordinate with the Tender Coordinator to ensure accurate document control in SharePoint and maintain relevant registers.
• Collaborate with SRAPC stakeholders across commercial, delivery, planning, development, and asset management functions.
• Apply Ventia commercial policies consistently and participate in performance and development reviews.
• Develop detailed construction programs and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Develop staging plans and construction methodologies.
• Identifying, assessing, and managing project risks and opportunities.

Could you be our next Estimator?

• A relevant qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in an Estimator role, with preference for candidates experienced in road works and desirable experience in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) projects.
• Demonstrated experience preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Experience estimating road projects in the $2M to $20M range.
• A current driver's license.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a high level of self-motivation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, Microsoft Project.
• Experience utilising estimating software’s such as CATS or Expert will be prefer.

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.