SENIOR ESTIMATOR

CivilandScape; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great salary package

Incentive schemes

Friendly working environment

Strong project pipeline

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Civil and Scape in Sydney is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our team. You will review tender requests, analyze drawings and specs, and prepare tender submissions to support timely project wins.

You will oversee plan take-offs, BOQs, supplier pricing, and stakeholder communication, reporting to the General Manager. The role offers a pathway to leadership as our pipeline grows.

Qualifications

• Experience in tendering and cost estimation for civil/landscape projects.
• Strong ability to analyse drawings, scopes and specs.
• Proficient in cost spreadsheets and BOQs.

Responsibilities

• Review tender requests and documentation.
• Prepare tender submissions and meet deadlines.
• Lead plan take-offs and BOQ preparation.
• Manage supplier pricing and qualifications.
• Coordinate with clients and senior management.
• Develop estimating templates and databases.
• Report to General Manager and communicate issues.

Skills

Landscape knowledge

Civil construction

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PDF

Microsoft Project

Job description

Civil and Scape is rapidly becoming one of Sydney’s most respected and professional Commercial Landscape and Civil contractors.

Our primary focus is client satisfaction and we pride ourselves in maintaining this healthy relationship through the quality of our work as well as delivering iconic projects.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to immediately join our team. The successful candidate will be required to review tender requests and documentation, collate and prepare tender submissions in a timely and efficient manner.

Duties And Responsibilities

As a Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for the daily operations of the

Estimating Division Such As

• Manage and review tender requests
• Review and analyse technical drawings, scopes and specifications for projects
• Responsible for completing plan take-offs, BOQs and project cost spreadsheets
• Supplier management including qualification and coordination for pricing
• Liaise with clients and management of expectations
• Prepare tender submissions and ensure deadlines are met
• Internal and external stakeholder management
• Make recommendations and assist Senior Management to improve processes and efficiencies across the division and organisation
• Development/Management of business estimating templates and databases
• Be the authoritative contact for all matters relating to the Department
• Communicate with Senior Leadership team openly and as soon as any issues are identified
• Reporting to the General Manager

Experience And Skills Required

• Tertiary qualifications preferred
• Over 4 years’ experience in a similar role is essential (Construction, Civil and Landscaping Estimators experience)
• Advanced technical knowledge of landscape and/or civil construction methodology, materials etc.
• Competent and confident to use Microsoft suite of products including Word, Excel, PDF, Project etc.
• Reliable transportation
• Workcover White Card
• Fluent written and verbal English ability
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Great salary package + incentive schemes
• Friendly and enjoyable working environment
• Strong Pipeline of projects
• Great career advancement and opportunities as the organisation continues to grow