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Senior estimator

Melbourne
Heaton Rail Pty Ltd
Estimator
Posted: 17 December
Offer description

We're currently recruiting for multiple Senior Estimators for our client, a leading tier-one construction and infrastructure contractor specialising in large-scale building projects, complex facilities, and multidisciplinary infrastructure works.

Based in Sydney, these are 3-4 month (negotiable) contract roles, with potential for extension, working across tenders for Building, Construction, and Services across defence, health, data centres, and related industries.

Please note that these roles are fully onsite and would require relocation to Sydney.

Roles and Responsibilities

* Lead tender development, coordinating multidisciplinary inputs and guiding mid-level estimators
* Prepare accurate and timely cost estimates for building or services scope
* Conduct quantity take-offs and review drawings and specifications
* Support development of construction methodologies and pricing strategies
* Maintain strong document control throughout the tender lifecycle
* Coordinate with project managers, bid teams, engineers and subcontractors
* Contribute to risk reviews, analysis and tender approval processes
* Assist in developing competitive, compliant and high-quality tender submissions

Skills and Requirements

* Prior experience working within a Tier 1 head-contract estimating team
* Demonstrated exposure to large-scale building projects (ideally $500M+) within infrastructure, building, defence, health, data centres, commercial or related sectors
* Proven experience in either building estimation (structural, architectural and finishes) or services estimation (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire or specialist systems)

Why work with us

* We look after you - our candidates, employees and contractors are our most valuable asset.
* We are heavy industry experts and work with some of Australia's best companies
* Access to opportunities that aren't usually advertised
* Work with multiple clients and across various Projects and Project phases
* Work for us as an employee or under your own ABN - you choose

About Us

Heaton Rail undertakes work both locally and internationally for some of the world's best Rail, Defence, and Heavy Industry organisations that make a positive difference to millions of people's lives every day.

We help our clients do more, faster and better by connecting them with bright and passionate engineering, management and specialist talent in the fastest way possible.

Apply now to talk to one of our team

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