Senior Estimator | Civil & SMP

Civmec Construction & Engineering Pty Ltd; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Civmec is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our national estimating team, based from Tomago NSW or Henderson WA. You will manage end-to-end tender preparation for civil earthworks and SMP packages, building competitive costings and leading 2–5 estimators.

Bring 5–10 years of estimating experience in construction/mining, strong first-principles cost build-ups, and advanced Excel skills to deliver accurate submissions and support project delivery across Civmec's portfolio.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' field experience in estimating, ideally within the construction, mining or resources industries.
• Demonstrated experience preparing estimates for civil earthworks and concrete packages and/or SMP construction, fabrication and maintenance works.
• Proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions.
• Strong understanding of first-principles estimating and cost build-ups.
• Proven ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• A strong work ethic with the ability to manage a fast-paced, high-volume workload to deadline.
• Experience mentoring or leading small teams (desirable)
• Experience working for a larger Tier 1 contractor (advantageous)
• A trade qualification, Boilermaker, Mechanical Fitter or Welding (desirable but not essential)
• Exposure to industry in a blue-collar position (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end tender preparation, from reviewing documentation through to final submission.
• Prepare accurate costings across materials, labour and equipment for medium-to-large earthworks and concrete packages.
• Coordinate subcontract elements and ensure complete scope coverage.
• Produce professional, competitive tender submissions.
• Mentor and lead a team of 2-5 estimators, supporting the development of junior team members.
• Estimate across Civmec's projects, tenders and upcoming works business-wide.
• Support project planning and the handover of awarded work to delivery teams.
• Maintain documentation standards and ensure compliance with quality systems and timelines.
• Contribute to business growth, strong client relationships and overall company performance.

Skills

Estimating

Civil earthworks

Excel advanced

Tendering

Leadership

Education

Trade qualification: Boilermaker / Mechanical Fitter / Welding

Tools

Excel

Job description

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

Join a leading estimating team, influence project outcomes, and help secure major opportunities from an early stage. Civmec is seeking experienced Senior Estimators to join us. Opportunities are available acrossCivil and SMP disciplines, working on a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, mining, resources and infrastructure projects nationwide.

You will play a key role in developing innovative methodologies, pricing strategies, and competitive estimates, while contributing to the continued growth and success of a market-leading contractor.

This is a full-time opportunity with the flexibility to be based from either our Henderson, WA or Tomago, NSW office, working alongside a collaborative and experienced estimating team.

The Role

• Manage end-to-end tender preparation, from reviewing documentation through to final submission
• Prepare accurate costings across materials, labour and equipment for medium-to-large earthworks and concrete packages
• Coordinate subcontract elements and ensure complete scope coverage
• Produce professional, competitive tender submissions
• Mentor and lead a team of 2-5 estimators, supporting the development of junior team members
• Estimate across Civmec's projects, tenders and upcoming works business-wide
• Support project planning and the handover of awarded work to delivery teams
• Maintain documentation standards and ensure compliance with quality systems and timelines
• Contribute to business growth, strong client relationships and overall company performance

About You

To be successful in the role, you will possess the following:

• 5-10 years' field experience in estimating, ideally within the construction, mining or resources industries
• Demonstrated experience preparing estimates for civil earthworks and concrete packages and/or SMP construction, fabrication and maintenance works.
• Proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions

Strong understanding of first-principles estimating and cost build-ups.

Proven ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.

• A strong work ethic with the ability to manage a fast-paced, high-volume workload to deadline
• Experience mentoring or leading small teams (desirable)
• Experience working for a larger Tier 1 contractor (advantageous)
• A trade qualification, Boilermaker, Mechanical Fitter or Welding (desirable but not essential)
• Exposure to industry in a blue-collar position (desirable)

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume’ culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that’s why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally.

• Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile.
• Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.

Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply.