Senior Estimator

6Points; Strathfield; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term project pipeline

National project exposure

Career progression

Job summary

6Points is seeking a Senior Civil Estimator to join our national precontracts team, focusing on major civil infrastructure opportunities valued from the mid to high hundreds of millions. You will lead first-principles estimates, pricing build-ups, and risk assessments across transport, water, defence, resources or renewable energy sectors.

The role collaborates with operational, commercial and bid teams to refine methodologies and tender submissions for national projects, with a track record in

Qualifications

• Extensive civil infrastructure estimating experience.
• Experience preparing first-principles estimates on multi‑hundred‑million projects.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings and contract requirements.
• Prepare detailed first-principles estimates and pricing build-ups.
• Perform quantity take-offs and verification activities.
• Develop construction methodologies and bid strategies.
• Assess project risks, opportunities and commercial assumptions.
• Lead subcontractor and supplier pricing processes.
• Support executive tender reviews and major bid submissions.
• Collaborate with operations to validate delivery methodologies.

Skills

First-principles estimating

Cost estimation

Quantity take-offs

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

A national contractor with a strong pipeline of transport, water, renewable energy and defence infrastructure work is seeking a Senior Civil Estimator to join its national precontracts team.

Working on opportunities typically valued from$50M to $500M, you will be involved in the preparation of first-principles estimates across some of Australia's largest civil infrastructure projects. The role works closely with operational, commercial and bid teams to develop pricing, methodologies and tender submissions for major projects nationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and contract requirements
• Prepare detailed first-principles estimates and pricing build-ups
• Complete quantity take-offs and estimate verification activities
• Develop construction methodologies and bid strategies
• Assess project risks, opportunities and commercial assumptions
• Lead subcontractor and supplier pricing processes
• Support executive tender reviews and major bid submissions
• Work closely with operational teams to validate delivery methodologies and resource assumptions
• Maintain estimating benchmarks, historical cost data and estimating systems
• Mentor junior estimators and support team development

Essential

• Extensive civil infrastructure estimating experience
• Demonstrated capability preparing first-principles estimates on projects valued from $50 million+
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project delivery models
• Experience across transport, water, defence, resources or renewable energy projects
• Well-developed commercial and risk assessment capability
• Ability to engage effectively with operational, technical and commercial stakeholders
• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar

Desirable

• Tier 1 or major Tier 2 contractor experience
• Site-based construction or project delivery background
• Experience with Design & Construct, Alliance or EPC delivery models

On Offer

• Long-term pipeline of major infrastructure opportunities
• Exposure to nationally significant projects
• Established and experienced precontracts team
• Career progression within a growing organisation
• Competitive salary package

Australian experience is required.

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