Senior Estimator
Core
Prepare first-principles estimates and pricing build-ups for major civil infrastructure projects valued from $50M to $500M.
Role type
Senior Civil Estimator
Builds
Tender submissions and pricing strategies for transport, water, renewable energy, and defence infrastructure
Domain
Civil Infrastructure / Construction
Required skills
First-principles estimating, quantity take-offs, construction methodologies, risk assessment, subcontractor pricing, commercial assumptions, tender documentation review, cost data management
Preferred skills
Tier 1 or major Tier 2 contractor experience, site-based construction background, Design & Construct/Alliance/EPC delivery models
Technologies
Estimating systems
Responsibilities
Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and contract requirements; Prepare detailed first-principles estimates and pricing build-ups; Complete quantity take-offs and estimate verification activities; Develop construction methodologies and bid strategies; Assess project risks, opportunities and commercial assumptions; Lead subcontractor and supplier pricing processes; Support executive tender reviews and major bid submissions; Work closely with operational teams to validate delivery methodologies and resource assumptions; Maintain estimating benchmarks, historical cost data and estimating systems; Mentor junior estimators and support team development