Senior Estimator - Underground Utilities & Civil

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Superannuation

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join a well-established contractor delivering utilities and underground infrastructure projects across Sydney and NSW. You will prepare accurate estimates, review drawings and manage tenders from initial review through submission.

Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and work closely with Project Delivery and Commercial teams to ensure a smooth handover in a growing, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator in utilities, underground infrastructure or civil construction.
• Strong understanding of earthworks, trenching, excavation and underground services.
• Experience with first-principles estimating and tender preparation.
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, competitive estimates and tenders for civil and underground utility projects.
• Review drawings, scopes, quantities and specifications and undertake first-principles estimating.
• Manage the tender process from initial review through to submission.
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
• Work closely with Project Delivery and Commercial teams to ensure a smooth handover.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

First principles estimating

Subcontractor pricing

Civil construction

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join a well-established contractor delivering utilities and underground infrastructure projects across Sydney and NSW. You will prepare accurate estimates, review drawings and manage tenders from initial review through submission.

Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and work closely with Project Delivery and Commercial teams to ensure a smooth handover in a growing, dynamic environment.