Senior/Intermediate Civil Estimator: Complex Tenders

Minecon Recruitment Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Minecon Recruitment Pty is partnering with an established civil contractor in Brisbane, QLD, to recruit two Civil Estimators at Intermediate and Senior levels. The roles focus on pricing bulk earthworks, basement excavation, piling, retention systems and FRP within complex civil packages.

You will join a growing precontracts team, review drawings and tender docs, prepare detailed take-offs and pricing, assess labour and materials, and use CostX to develop estimates and inform strategy.

Qualifications

• Direct civil contractor estimating experience across basement/bulk excavation, retaining systems, FRP and related civil works.
• Sound understanding of construction sequencing, productivity, rates, drawings and specifications.
• Experience with CostX estimating software is highly regarded.
• Strong commercial judgement, attention to detail and communication skills.
• Intermediate: able to prepare estimates with support and looking to build broader tender ownership.
• Senior: demonstrated ability to lead complex tenders independently and guide pricing strategy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, competitive tenders across complex civil construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender docs to define scope and identify risks.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, estimates, pricing schedules and submissions.
• Estimate basement and bulk excavation, earthworks, piling, retention systems, FRP and roadworks.
• Assess labour, plant, materials and subcontractor quotations and develop pricing.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, project teams and clients to clarify scope.
• Use CostX to develop and manage estimates.
• Contribute to tender strategy, value engineering and handover to delivery teams.

Skills

Civil estimation

Tendering

Cost control

Communication

Tools

CostX

Job description

Minecon Recruitment Pty is partnering with an established civil contractor in Brisbane, QLD, to recruit two Civil Estimators at Intermediate and Senior levels. The roles focus on pricing bulk earthworks, basement excavation, piling, retention systems and FRP within complex civil packages.

You will join a growing precontracts team, review drawings and tender docs, prepare detailed take-offs and pricing, assess labour and materials, and use CostX to develop estimates and inform strategy.