Senior Estimator – Civil & Infrastructure Construction
Sydney, Australia

Step into a thriving Sydney construction market where your skills are in high demand and your career can accelerate fast. This Senior Estimator role offers the chance to work on major civil and infrastructure projects while enjoying Australia’s vibrant lifestyle, warmer climate, and strong earning potential. If you're a Kiwi ready for a fresh challenge, better opportunities, and a seamless relocation experience, this is the perfect time to make the move.

Our client is a leading civil and infrastructure contractor and on their behalf we are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their high‑performing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced tendering environment, enjoys mentoring others, and is committed to delivering accurate, competitive pricing to secure future projects.

About the Role

As a Senior Estimator, you will take ownership of pricing work packages and managing the tender process from initial review through to submission. You’ll analyse contract documentation, prepare first‑principles estimates, develop Bills of Quantities, and coordinate subcontractor pricing. You will also play a key leadership role, guiding junior estimators and contributing to continuous improvement within the estimating function.

Some Key Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret contract documents, scope, specifications, and tender requirements.
• Prepare accurate first‑principles estimates and Bills of Quantities.
• Lead tender preparation, ensuring pricing is completed ahead of internal review deadlines.
• Present tenders to senior management and support project handover upon award.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing.
• Identify risks, opportunities, sustainability requirements, and operational considerations within tender documents.
• Mentor and develop junior estimating staff.
• Support pricing of contract variations and collaborate with engineering, commercial, and construction teams.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial civil, infrastructure, or utilities construction.
• Strong estimating capability, including first‑principles estimating.
• Excellent understanding of tender methodologies, cost analysis, and risk assessment.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and codes.
• Must have the legal rights to work in Both NZ and AU. 

What’s on Offer

• A senior role with genuine influence over tender outcomes.
• Opportunity to mentor and shape the next generation of estimators.
• A collaborative environment working closely with commercial, engineering, and construction teams.
• A company committed to safety, sustainability, and professional development.
• Market value salary package + some support towards relocation costs.

If you are serious about a relocation and want to know more about this exciting opportunity in Sydney, then apply now or for a confidential chat call Melanie Hoffman at CTP on 021 280 2051.

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