Senior Estimator

Opportunity
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Estimator who enjoys getting into the detail of how a project will actually be built, rather than simply pricing from historical rates.

You'll join a multi generational Queensland contractor delivering projects across civil infrastructure, utilities, renewable energy and commercial construction.

The business has built a strong reputation through repeat clients, quality delivery and a practical, straightforward approach. You'll be given the autonomy to own your tenders while working closely with experienced construction and project teams.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Diverse portfolio spanning civil, infrastructure, utilities and commercial building projects
• Strong pipeline of repeat client work providing long-term career stability
• Work directly with experienced decision-makers in a collaborative, low bureaucracy environment
• Opportunity to remain hands-on while contributing to technically challenging projects
• Respectful office with onsite parking in north Brisbane
• Competitive salary package and business tools tailored to expertise and capability

You'll remain connected to your projects beyond tender award, giving you the opportunity to see how your estimates perform in the real world and continuously refine future tenders.

The Role
Reporting to the Construction Manager, you'll take ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to submission, working closely with project delivery teams to prepare accurate, commercially sound estimates.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Completing detailed quantity take-offs and first-principles estimates
• Developing labour, plant and construction methodologies
• Preparing supplier and subcontractor enquiries
• Assessing quotations and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Preparing project programmes and estimating construction durations
• Preparing accurate tender submissions and supporting documentation
• Assisting with procurement and post-award commercial activities, including variations
• Developing tender strategies and identifying commercial risks and opportunities

About You
We're interested in speaking with estimators from a variety of construction backgrounds.

You may currently be estimating civil infrastructure, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, utilities or construction projects. What matters most is your ability to understand construction methodology, accurately measure quantities and prepare commercially sound estimates.

You'll ideally bring:

• Experience preparing end-to-end tenders within a contractor environment
• Strong first-principles estimating and quantity take-off capability
• The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and construction methodologies
• Commercial awareness with excellent attention to detail
• Confidence building relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and project teams
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously

Whether your background is Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or the trades, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Ready for Your Next Opportunity?
If you're looking to join a respected Queensland contractor where your experience will be recognised, your judgement trusted and your contribution genuinely valued, we'd love to have a confidential conversation.

Apply now or contact Sally van der Merwe at Barclay Recruitment for further information on 0489273796.