Strategic Civil Estimator — Lead Tendering & Bids

Symal; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Unyte is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead civil pre-contracts, reviewing tenders from Go/No-Go to submission and handover. You’ll challenge methodology, assess risk and drive competitive, commercially sound bids.

Join a team focused on winning work, managing take-offs, pricing labour, plant, materials and overheads, and mentoring fellow estimators in a high-impact pre-contracts setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in construction.
• Experience managing complex tender bids and submissions.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil tenders from Go/No-Go to submission.
• Review specifications, drawings and tender docs.
• Perform 2D/3D quantity take-offs and BOQ preparation.
• Develop construction methodologies, staging and traffic plans.
• Source and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Identify risks and opportunities and propose value-engineering solutions.
• Lead bid responsibilities across tender teams and client interviews.
• Assist handover to construction team with budgets and startup docs.

Skills

Estimating experience

Tender bid management

Construction methodologies

Take-offs (2D/3D)

Drawings/spec interpretations

Tender risk management

Commercial judgement

Communication with stakeholders

Estimating software

Civil Engineering background

Education

Bachelor or Diploma in Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Estimating software

Job description

Unyte is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead civil pre-contracts, reviewing tenders from Go/No-Go to submission and handover. You’ll challenge methodology, assess risk and drive competitive, commercially sound bids.

Join a team focused on winning work, managing take-offs, pricing labour, plant, materials and overheads, and mentoring fellow estimators in a high-impact pre-contracts setting.