Estimator – Urban Development

Estimator Urban Development (Subdivisions)

Help Shape the Communities Before Theyre Built

Every subdivision starts long before the first machine hits the ground.

It starts with a decision: Can we win it Can we deliver it And at what cost

At our client those decisions matterand theyre made by people who understand the detail the risk and the reality of delivering urban development projects in SE Queensland.

As an Estimator specialising in subdivisions you wont just be pricing jobs. Youll be helping shape new communitiesroads services drainage and infrastructure that define how people live.

This is a role for someone who understands the ground conditions the utilities challenges and the commercial pressures that come with urban developmentand enjoys turning that into smart competitive and deliverable tenders.

Why This Role Matters

Our client is building a strong position in the SE QLD urban development marketworking with developers consultants and delivery partners across a growing pipeline of subdivision projects.

Winning the right workand pricing it properlyis critical.

Thats where you come in.

Youll be the person who:

• Sees risk where others dont
• Understands what drawings dont always say
• Prices work not just to winbut to deliver successfully

Your work directly influences which projects the business securesand how well they perform.

What Youll Be Doing (Day to Day)

This is a hands-on estimating role focused on multiple projects.

Youll:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for subdivision and urban development projects
• Review drawings specifications and geotechnical data to identify risks and opportunities
• Build first-principles estimates across earthworks roadworks drainage and utilities
• Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing
• Work closely with delivery teams to ensure estimates reflect real construction methodologies
• Participate in tender strategy discussionswhere to push where to protect margin
• Support value engineering and alternative methodologies to improve competitiveness
• Contribute to post-tender handovers so delivery teams start with clarity

Youll be involved from early-stage opportunity through to final submission.

What Makes This Role Different

This isnt just about sitting behind a spreadsheet.

Youll be:

• Working on projects that actually get builtsubdivisions shaping SE QLD growth
• Involved in decision-making not just number-crunching
• Collaborating with people who understand construction not just theory
• Given the autonomy to apply your judgement and experience

And importantlyyoull see the outcomes of your work on site.

About You

Youre someone who understands how subdivisions really worknot just on paper.

You likely:

• Have experience estimating civil works for urban development / subdivisions
• Understand SE QLD conditionsground weather utilities and authority requirements
• Can build estimates from first principles not just rely on historical rates
• Are commercially aware and understand the balance between winning work and protecting margin
• Communicate well with both technical teams and leadership
• Enjoy problem-solving and thinking beyond whats shown in the drawings

Whether youre an established estimator or stepping up into a more senior role what matters most is your practical understanding of delivery and risk.

Typical Project Scope Youll Work On

• Bulk earthworks and site preparation
• Roadworks and pavement construction
• Stormwater drainage and flood mitigation
• Sewer water and utilities coordination
• Retaining structures and associated civil works
• Full greenfield and staged subdivision developments

Why our client

They are building a reputation in SE QLD for delivering practical high-quality civil outcomes across urban development projects.

What that means for you:

• Youll be part of a business thats actively growingnot standing still
• Your input will be valued in real decisionsnot buried in layers of process
• Youll work alongside experienced delivery teams who understand constructability
• Theres clear opportunity to grow into Senior Estimator or work-winning leadership roles

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role isnt just about accurate numbers.

It looks like:

• Estimates that reflect real-world delivery conditions
• Identifying risks earlybefore they become problems
• Pricing work that the business both wins and delivers profitably
• Building trust with leadership as a key voice in tender decisions

If This Sounds Like You

This is an opportunity to step into a role where you can:

• Apply your experience to meaningful projects
• Influence which work gets won
• And be part of a team shaping the next wave of urban development in SE QLD