Design & Build are currently working with a national and established civil contractor to identify an Estimator & Senior Estimator to work on large-scale road, water, drainage and subdivision works across Adelaide. This role is well suited to a Project Engineer that is interested in gaining pre‐contracts experience before they become a Project Manager.
Responsibilities
* Deliver accurate first‐principles bids on infrastructure projects up to $20 million.
* Help drive commercial decisions to sustainably win and deliver major contracts.
What's on offer
* Exposure to a robust pipeline of civil infrastructure projects.
* Flexible working options: hybrid arrangements supported in many cases.
* Being part of an inclusive, learning‐first environment with scope to shape your team's future.
* Mental health support and wellbeing programs.
* Company perks including novated leasing and retail discounts.
What we're looking for
* 5+ years within civil construction and infrastructure‐style estimating – water, sewer, roads, earthworks, subdivisions.
* Demonstrated first‐principles pricing capability (bottom‐up vs. cost/m2 roll‐ups).
* Experience structuring and reviewing subcontractor packages for maximum tender competitiveness.
* Excellent local market knowledge (labour, plant availability, trade margins, risk allowances in South Australia).
* Proficiency in Expert Estimator (mandatory) and/or CATS or equivalent estimating tools designandbuild.com.au.
* Experience mentoring others and elevating estimating standards.
* Ability to engage & converse with client directly.
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