Senior Structures Estimator

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profile Job Location:

Melbourne - Australia

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
profile Experience Required: 7-10years
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Structures Estimator Major Infrastructure Projects

Our client a leading national contractor delivering high-profile transport and civil infrastructure is seeking a Senior Structures Estimator to join their growing pre-contracts team in Melbourne. This role contributes directly to major bids across Australia by developing accurate cost models for complex structural works.

You will be responsible for estimating bridges retaining structures water assets and associated civil elements for multi-million-dollar tenders. Working closely with engineering planning and delivery specialists youll help shape competitive pricing strategies and ensure tender submissions reflect realistic methodologies and construction sequencing.

Duties:
Analyse drawings specifications and construction methodologies to prepare detailed structural estimates
Build first-principles pricing for labour materials plant and subcontract elements
Develop quantities productivity rates benchmarks and supporting cost data
Prepare and issue RFQs assess subcontractor and supplier submissions
Collaborate with bid teams to align program methodology staging and pricing
Identify risks opportunities value-engineering options and commercial considerations
Provide guidance to junior estimators and contribute to estimating process improvements



Requirements

Background in civil or structural estimating ideally 710 years
Experience with major infrastructure projects (bridges retaining walls water structures)
Strong technical understanding of civil/structural methodologies
Proficient in Australian estimating systems (CATS Expert Estimation Candy)
Comfortable using digital take-off tools (CostX Bluebeam Planswift)
Tertiary qualification in Engineering Construction QS or equivalent
Strong analytical commercial and problem-solving capability

Benefits

Competitive salary package
National pipeline of landmark projects
Long-term career development within a major contractor
Supportive workplace culture with strong technical capability
Additional wellbeing and paid leave benefits

How to Apply:
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Required Skills:

Background in civil or structural estimating ideally 710 years Experience with major infrastructure projects (bridges retaining walls water structures) Strong technical understanding of civil/structural methodologies Proficient in Australian estimating systems (CATS Expert Estimation Candy) Comfortable using digital take-off tools (CostX Bluebeam Planswift) Tertiary qualification in Engineering Construction QS or equivalent Strong analytical commercial and problem-solving capability


Required Education:

Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Quantity Surveying or similar

Senior Structures Estimator Major Infrastructure ProjectsOur client a leading national contractor delivering high-profile transport and civil infrastructure is seeking a Senior Structures Estimator to join their growing pre-contracts team in Melbourne. This role contributes directly to major bids a...
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