Australia, Sunshine Coast
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 2-4 Years
Education Level: Professional Bachelor
Infrastructure
Closing: June 27, 2025

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Introduction

Join a leading civil contractor as a Civil Estimator, pricing competitive tenders for subdivision and road infrastructure projects across Queensland. You'll play a key role in project success by preparing accurate cost estimates, analysing plans and specifications, and collaborating with project teams to secure new work. This is a great opportunity to grow your career with a well-respected, high-performing team.

What are you going to do 

As a Civil Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and timely cost estimates for a variety of civil infrastructure projects. Working closely with project managers, engineers, and the leadership team, you'll play a critical role in securing work and shaping the future project pipeline.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to work for a company with a strong reputation and steady growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for civil construction projects, with a focus on subdivisions and roadworks.
  • Analyse drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive cost breakdowns.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders including project managers, engineers, and procurement teams.
  • Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing and ensure accurate estimates.
  • Identify project risks and opportunities during the tendering process.
  • Assist with bid strategy and submission planning to help secure new work.
  • Conduct take-offs and measurements from design plans and drawings.
  • Maintain and update estimating tools, cost databases, and supplier/vendor lists.
  • Participate in handover meetings to ensure smooth transition from estimating to project delivery.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience working on sub-division and road infrastructure projects
  • Project engineers and Project Managers welcome to apply
  • Ability to interpret civil design plans, specifications, and technical documents.
  • High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Strong understanding of construction methodologies, cost drivers, and market conditions.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred but not essential).

What we offer 

  • Leading civil contractor with a strong pipeline
  • Grow your career in civil estimating
  • Salary packaging options
  • Fun team events

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact r.clifton-james@brunel.net

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Richard Clifton-James

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