Senior/Lead Civil Estimator

Shape the Next Generation of Civil Infrastructure Projects
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Discipline: Civil Infrastructure | Roads/Highways | Rail | Mining | Bulk Earthworks

Package offered: $270-300K base + super + vehicle allowance

Lead the Front End of Major Infrastructure Delivery

Now is the perfect time to position yourself with one of Queensland’s leading award-winning civil contractors — a business known for delivering complex, high-value infrastructure and investing in the people who make it happen.

We’re seeking an accomplished Senior/Lead Civil Estimator to lead major tender pursuits across the civil, mining, and transport infrastructure sectors. This role suits an estimator who wants ownership of high-impact bids, influence across pre-contract strategy, and a genuine opportunity to step into a Lead Estimator/Chief Civil Estimator capacity as the business continues to grow.

About the Role

Reporting to the Pre-Contracts Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in estimating delivery across a portfolio of projects typically ranging from $30M to $150M+.

This is a senior front-end role focused on first-principles estimating, competitive positioning, stakeholder alignment, and supporting the development of estimating capability across the team.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Developing detailed, accurate first-principles cost estimates for complex civil projects.
• Driving the tendering process from concept through submission, ensuring compliance and competitiveness.
• Identifying and evaluating risks, opportunities, and commercial advantages in every bid.
• Supporting and mentoring estimators, helping build consistency, capability, and best practice.
• Engaging with clients, designers, and internal stakeholders to align technical, financial, and strategic objectives.
• Contributing confidently to tender reviews, presentations, and pre-contract discussions.

Key Projects

You’ll contribute to a diverse portfolio including:

• Mining infrastructure and bulk earthworks
• Roads / Highways and rail projects for TMR, ARTC, and local councils
• Structural and concrete works across major civil programs

About You

You’re an experienced senior civil estimator who thrives on technical challenge and commercial strategy. You bring strong estimating fundamentals, a sharp eye for detail, and the maturity to influence outcomes in high-pressure tender environments.

You’ll have:

• 10–15+ years civil estimating experience, ideally across transport, mining, and infrastructure.
• Proven capability in first-principles estimating and cost modelling.
• Strong Expert Estimator experience (or similar software such as Candy, Benchmark, or CCS).
• Background with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor, with a track record of competitive tendering.
• Strong networks across subcontractor and supplier markets in QLD and NSW.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence, contributing to internal review forums.
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying is preferred.
• Prior site-based experience as an engineer or project manager (advantageous but not essential).

What Sets You Apart

• Detail with Commercial Insight: You deliver accurate estimates while understanding what makes bids competitive.
• Influence & Collaboration: You work effectively across ops, engineering, planning and commercial teams to shape winning submissions.
• Leadership Potential: You naturally guide and support others and are ready to step into broader leadership when the opportunity presents.
• Composure Under Pressure: You stay calm, structured, and decisive during high-stakes tenders and tight deadlines.

Why Apply

Join a contractor that’s growing rapidly and investing in its future. You’ll enjoy:

• Real influence across tender strategy and outcomes.
• A collaborative, well-supported pre-contracts environment with established systems and people.
• Attractive remuneration, genuine career progression, and exposure to iconic QLD projects.

This business values innovation, integrity, and inclusion — and recognises that great projects start with great people.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re a Senior Civil Estimator ready to take ownership of major tenders, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply in confidence via ryan@empowermanagement.com.au

Bid Writer / Submissions Coordinator | Civil Engineering

Civil Supervisor – Urban Infrastructure

• Civil infrastructure projects across the Greater Brisbane region
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Employer of choice - permanent role – long-term stability

If you’ve built your career in the trenches — boots on the ground, leading crews, solving problems before they even hit the Gantt chart — this one’s for you.

This isn’t just another gig supervising drainage or roadworks. This is your chance to lead from the front with a Tier 3 civil contractor that’s steadily becoming one of Brisbane’s go-to names for high-quality urban infrastructure delivery.

We’re talking $5–20M projects across council road upgrades, subdivisions, rail minor works, industrial estates, and airport precincts. Real projects. Real budgets. Real impact.

Why This Role:

• Project Variety with Stability – You’re not stuck on one site forever. Projects rotate every few months with fresh challenges.
• Backed to Lead – You’re not babysitting crews — you’re running the show. Coordinate with engineers, manage subbies, and set the pace.
• Culture That Has Your Back – No egos. No politics. Just a straight-up crew that values honesty, hard work, and accountability.
• Monday to Friday Gig. Get your weekends back.

What You’ll Bring

• A proven track record leading civil crews on roads, subdivisions, earthworks, utilities, and concrete works
• A good, honest attitude and strong work ethic — you lead with integrity and leave your ego at the gate. There’s no room for BS here — just a solid crew working hard and backing each other
• Strong on-site coordination skills with a sharp eye for safety, quality, and productivity
• The ability to juggle people, plant, and problems — and still deliver on time
• A team-first mindset — we work hard, but we have fun doing it. This business is built on relationships, mentorship, and stability. In return, we expect honesty, trust, and commercial awareness to drive project performance and ensure effective budget management.
• A mentorship attitude, so you can continue to develop your team.

What’s on the Table

• $150K base + super + vehicle + fuel card
• Permanent position with a growing civil contractor that values boots-on-the-ground leadership
• Brisbane-based projects — be home every night
• Long-term stability — we back our crews to succeed and stay

Ready to Step Up?

If you're the kind of Supervisor who earns respect by being in the thick of it — not just pointing from the ute — this is your chance to lead crews that build what matters.

📩 Send your CV to jobs@empowermanagement.com.au and let’s have a chat.

Senior Civil / Structures Estimator (Expert Estimator)

Permanent | Brisbane Office | Complex civil + structural concrete | Leadership pathway

Behind some of Australia’s most technically challenging civil and concrete packages is a contractor built on capability, consistency, and confidence. With a reputation as the partner of choice for high-spec infrastructure—from bridges and substations to wind farms, dam spillways, FRP works and mine expansions—this business continues to expand nationally and is now seeking a Senior Civil/Structures Estimator to join its Brisbane office on a permanent basis.

This is a front-facing estimating role where technical depth meets commercial sharpness. You’ll take ownership of first principles estimating across reinforced concrete and civil works, shaping accurate, competitive tenders that win work and build long-term client confidence.

The role:

Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and the Pre-Contracts team, your focus will be to bring structure, strategy, and discipline to every submission. You will:

• Lead first principles estimates for complex civil and structural concrete packages

• Interpret complex drawings/specifications and complete take-offs/BOQs

• Assess methodology, staging, temporary works, access, and constructability impacts

• Identify tender risks, opportunities, and value-engineering options

• Engage and manage subcontractor/supplier pricing, scope alignment, and clarifications

• Ensure pricing reflects real-world delivery, productivity, and margin requirements

• Support tender strategy, adjudications, and handover into project delivery teams

Project exposure:

You’ll work across a diverse pipeline, including:
Bridge structures, wind farms, tailings dams, substations, spillways, pipelines, and water storage projects, plus specialist scopes such as FRP works and complex expansions/upgrades.

Leadership pathway (important)

This role is a clear pathway into leadership (e.g., Lead Estimator / Estimating Manager / Pre-Contracts leadership). As such, you must be comfortable with client-facing work—participating in tender presentations, clarification meetings, and commercial discussions—and bring strong commercial aptitude to support win strategies and margin discipline.

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience estimating civil and structural concrete works (first principles preferred)

• Advanced capability in Expert Estimator and strong Excel-based cost build-ups

• Ability to translate drawings and methodology into accurate, defendable pricing

• Commercial acumen: scope clarity, risk/opportunity thinking, and value-led decision making

• Clear communicator, confident, engaging internal stakeholders and external clients

• Leadership mindset: mentoring, lifting standards, and improving estimating systems

If you’re ready to step into a leadership pathway—while still staying hands-on technically—this is the role.

Apply in confidence via ryan@empowermanagement.com.au

Civil Project Engineer | Subdivisions / land development – West Brisbane

Now’s the time to back yourself.
If you're thinking “I need more stability,” “I want to be part of a solid team,” or “I’m ready to grow with the right people” — this might be your sign.

Secure Workload | $4M–$15M Projects | Vehicle Included | Family-First Culture

• West Brisbane focused role
• Major staged land subdivision projects
• $125K–$140K + Super + Vehicle
• Mid-tier contractor with secured work through to 2027

Why This Role?

In a world of uncertainty, this civil contractor offers one thing above all — stability. With major subdivision contracts locked in and a strong pipeline ahead, they’re building with purpose — and they need a capable, grounded Project Engineer to help deliver it.

You won’t just clock in and out. You’ll lead, influence, and build your career with a business that values family, trust, and accountability.

If you’re tired of chasing short-term gigs or feeling like a number in a corporate machine, this is your chance to step into something better.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee subdivision construction in West Brisbane
• Deliver outcomes across earthworks, drainage, roads, and utilities
• Manage site engineering tasks and mentor junior staff
• Collaborate with PMs, subcontractors, and clients
• Ensure QA, HSE, and compliance processes are followed
• Drive timelines, cost control, and quality delivery

What You’ll Bring

• 2–5 years’ experience as a Project Engineer in subdivisions or urban development
• Strong technical knowledge across civil works and QA processes
• A collaborative mindset with leadership capability
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Motivation to build a long-term future with a trusted contractor

Why You’ll Stay

• Family-friendly hours and culture — Monday to Friday
• Supportive leadership that backs its people
• Career pathway into Project Management
• Work-life balance with local projects
• Trusted name with repeat clients and subcontractors
• Tight-knit, loyal team culture

This is more than a job. It’s a place to build something meaningful — for yourself, your family, and your future.

TO APPLY
Send your CV directly to jobs@empowermanagement.com.au
Confidential enquiries welcome.

Junior Civil Estimator – First Principles | Logan Region

Salary: $140K–$150K + Super
Project Range: Urban Infrastructure | $5M–$20M
Apply: jobs@empowermanagement.com.au

Are you a technically sharp site engineer ready to step into estimating?
This is your chance to level up — bring your boots-on-the-ground knowledge into a role where you'll lead from the front in pricing, strategy, and commercial delivery.

A Tier 3 civil contractor with Tier 1 systems is rapidly scaling across SEQ. Backed by a strong pipeline of civil infrastructure works (subdivisions, roads, industrial lots), they’re on the hunt for a Junior Civil Estimator with confidence, curiosity, and a passion for building smart, efficient bids from first principles.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop first-principles cost estimates for $5M–$20M infrastructure projects
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and engineering inputs to prepare accurate pricing
• Liaise with project managers and engineers to understand scope and delivery requirements
• Assess construction risks, track cost assumptions, and help shape winning strategies
• Conduct site visits to gather data and refine costing methodologies

What You’ll Bring:

• 1–2+ years of estimating or site-based civil engineering experience
• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your workload with confidence
• Excellent communication and a genuine interest in long-term career growth

Why This Role?

• Exposure to roads, rail, bridges, and subdivisions
• High-trust environment with no micromanagement
• Career progression into senior estimating or pre-contracts leadership
• Real ownership and input — you’re not just crunching numbers

Ready to step off site and into a strategic estimating career?
Send your resume to jobs@empowermanagement.com.au and let’s talk.

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Principal Civil Engineer | Major land developments

Lead SEQ’s Landmark Land Development Projects | Brisbane, Gold Coast, or Sunshine Coast

In Southeast Queensland, where innovation meets scale, we’re seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to help shape some of the region’s most transformative master-planned communities.

From 1,000‑ to 9,000‑lot estates, these projects define the next generation of sustainable urban living. As a senior leader in a high-performing civil consultancy, you’ll enjoy professional autonomy, direct client engagement, and the flexibility to be based in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, or the Sunshine Coast.

The Opportunity

As Principal Civil Engineer, you'll take ownership of major land development projects — overseeing design, delivery, and commercial success from concept to completion.

You’ll partner with developers, government, guide multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in both project execution and strategic business growth across Queensland.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile subdivision and master-planned development projects
• Oversee end-to-end delivery — from initial feasibility and design through approvals to construction
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, councils, and key stakeholders
• Manage financial and commercial performance, including budgets, risks, and timelines
• Mentor and support internal engineering teams, fostering a culture of high performance
• Contribute to business strategy, including identifying new opportunities and growing the QLD civil footprint

What You Bring

• Proven leadership in managing large-scale urban development projects
• 10+ years’ experience across subdivision and civil infrastructure (preferably in QLD)
• Strong commercial and technical acumen — from approvals to delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (RPEQ preferred or in progress)
• Collaborative, people-first approach with a passion for team success

Why Join?

• Be the face of landmark SEQ projects with direct client and council engagement
• Flexible office locations (Brisbane / Gold Coast / Sunshine Coast)
• Competitive salary package with long-term career stability
• Supportive leadership, modern systems, and autonomy to shape your own team
• Opportunities to influence regional strategy and future pipeline

Join this leading consultancy that values your expertise, champions autonomy, and is shaping the future of Queensland's urban communities.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion at jobs@empowermanagement.com.au

Senior Civil Engineer – Lead High-Impact Land Development Projects (SEQ)

•  Manage a portfolio of major land development projects across South East Queensland
•  Flexible base locations: Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, or Gold Coast
•  High-profile Urban Expansion | Master Planned Communities | Consulting Environment
•  RPEQ preferred

Take Your Engineering Career to the Next Level

If you’ve been delivering projects without the recognition or career progression you deserve, this is your chance to step up.

As a Senior Civil Engineer within a fast-growing consultancy, you’ll play a central role in delivering city-shaping master planned developments for some of Australia’s leading developers. This isn’t just another design role — you’ll take ownership from approvals through to delivery, gain direct client exposure, and earn a seat at the table where real decisions are made.

You'll be backed by a Principal Engineer who values mentorship, autonomy, and growth. You’ll gain the support to step toward the Principal level while still getting hands-on with the technical and commercial aspects of projects that shape Queensland’s future.

Current pipeline includes:
– Multi-stage 2,000 - 8000+ lot subdivisions
– SEQ Urban expansion corridors
– Greenfield and brownfield precincts

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead major subdivision and urban development projects across SEQ — from concept to completion
• Manage design coordination, development approvals, and construction contract administration
• Work closely with tier 1 developers, councils, consultants, and contractors
• Assist with team resourcing and project forecasting, supporting the Principal Engineer
• Oversee budgets, risks, and timelines, with end-to-end project accountability
• Build and maintain strong client relationships — play a key role in securing repeat business

What You’ll Bring

• 5–10 years’ experience in land development project delivery
• Solid technical foundation in civil engineering with a delivery-focused mindset
• Demonstrated success managing subdivision or master planned community projects
• Strong communication skills and confidence in client-facing environments
• Commercial acumen and sound judgment when navigating project risks
• RPEQ status (or working towards) is highly regarded
• A collaborative team approach and a drive to mentor and grow with others

Why You’ll Want In

• Deliver high-profile projects for Australia’s leading developers
• Career progression support to step into a Principal-level role
• Full project ownership — not just a technical slice of the pie
• Consulting security with a diverse client base and strong national pipeline
• Flexible office locations: Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, or Gold Coast

This is more than just another project role — it’s your opportunity to step into the spotlight with the backing of a fast-growing consultancy that’s making waves across SEQ.

Please note: At this stage, we are only considering candidates with local Australian experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as this role involves direct interaction with clients, councils, and delivery partners.

Next Steps
If you’re curious to learn more, reach out for a confidential discussion and explore whether this could be the right next move in your career.

Contact Ryan – 0478 539 455 | E: ryan@empowermanagement.com.au

Civil Project Manager – Master Planned Communities & Land Development

• Brisbane, Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast regions available
• Major Master Planned Estates | Urban Development Delivery | Long-Term Role
• Consulting Environment | Major growth | RPEQ

Ready to play a central role in shaping Queensland’s newest communities? This is your chance to join a growing consultancy with a strong national presence and a solid pipeline of residential, commercial, and mixed-use land development projects across SEQ.

As the Civil Project Manager, you’ll lead the end-to-end delivery of complex master planned community projects—guiding clients through every stage from early due diligence and approvals, through to detailed design, construction, and handover.

This is a newly created role driven by significant growth, backed by a strong national team of engineers, planners, and delivery specialists. Option to be based in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, or Gold Coast offices is available with regular client interface and a clear mandate to run the show.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive the delivery of subdivision and land development projects across SEQ, from feasibility to completion
• Manage development approvals, engineering designs, and construction contract administration
• Be the go-to contact for clients, authorities, consultants, and contractors to keep projects on track
• Identify project risks, troubleshoot issues, and make sound commercial decisions
• Build and maintain strong client relationships—existing and new
• Mentor and manage junior staff, helping build out a high-performing team
• Oversee project budgets, timelines, and profitability with accountability to leadership

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience delivering residential or mixed-use subdivision projects in QLD
• Deep knowledge of local council and state authority processes and stakeholder negotiations
• A background in civil engineering, project management, or related discipline
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project budgets and financial performance
• Natural leadership skills with a passion for mentoring junior staff and creating a supportive team culture
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a drive to deliver quality outcomes for clients

Why You’ll Want In

✅ Strong pipeline of long-term master planned communities
✅ No-nonsense leadership, national capability, and a local team that gets things done
✅ Career progression in a high-growth consultancy where you’re not just a number
✅ Brisbane-based role with flexible work options and real autonomy

Keen to help shape the next generation of Queensland communities?
Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.