Estimator | Roads

Stellar Recruitment ·www.stellarrecruitment.com

Location QLD - Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Engineering
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About the Company
Stellar Recruitment is partnering with a leading infrastructure contractor renowned for delivering complex civil projects across Australia.

With operations spanning major infrastructure, transport, defence, utilities, road maintenance, local government and civil construction, this organisation has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects while investing heavily in its people, systems and long-term growth.

Due to continued success and a healthy pipeline of secured and upcoming work, an opportunity now exists for a Civil Estimator to join their Queensland business based in Brisbane.

About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced Civil Estimator or a Project Engineer looking to transition from site-based delivery into a long-term estimating career.

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you will play a key role in the preparation and delivery of competitive tenders across a diverse range of civil infrastructure projects throughout Queensland.

Working alongside an experienced estimating team, you will receive ongoing mentoring and professional development while contributing to tenders  valued ~$20m - $60m for projects across defence, transport, local government and civil infrastructure sectors with some mega projects to fall into the portfolio also.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Managing tenders from initial review through to final submission
  • Reviewing drawings, specifications and contract documentation
  • Developing construction methodologies and staging plans
  • Preparing detailed first-principles estimates and cost models
  • Coordinating subcontractor and supplier pricing packages
  • Developing construction programs using MS Project or similar software
  • Supporting bid strategy development and post-tender reviews
Skills & Experience Required
  • Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or similar
  • Experience delivering civil infrastructure projects in either a site-based or estimating capacity
  • Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project delivery
  • Exposure to first-principles estimating and cost planning
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to prepare construction programs and tender documentation
  • Experience using estimating software will be highly regarded
On Offer
  • Excellent remuneration package
  • Genuine opportunity for Project Engineers to transition into estimating
  • Structured mentoring and ongoing professional development
  • Long-term career opportunity with a highly regarded infrastructure contractor
  • Diverse portfolio of projects across Queensland
  • Strong company culture with a focus on employee wellbeing and retention
  • Exposure to major government, defence and private sector clients
  • Brisbane-based role with occasional project travel as required
How to Apply
If you're interested in this role, please click 'Apply Now' to submit your resume.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Max Duffy
Principal Consultant | Construction & Engineering
Stellar Recruitment

M: 0411 733 426
E: Max.D@stellarrecruitment.com.au

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Who is hiring for the Estimator | Roads role?
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Where is the Estimator | Roads job located?
The Estimator | Roads role with Stellar Recruitment is based in QLD - Brisbane, QLD, AU.
Is the Estimator | Roads role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Stellar Recruitment.
What experience level is the Estimator | Roads role?
The Estimator | Roads position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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