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Civil Estimator | Transition from Project Engineering

Step off site. Stay in construction. Build a career in estimating.

You've spent years delivering major civil infrastructure.

Roads. Bridges. Bulk earthworks. Utilities. Transport projects.

You understand how projects are built, how programmes succeed, and where things can go wrong.

Now imagine using that experience before construction even begins.

We're partnering exclusively with one of Queensland's leading civil contractors to appoint a Civil Estimator. This role has been designed specifically for a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer looking to transition into estimating and pre-contracts, with mentoring from an experienced team.

No previous estimating experience? That's okay.

If you've built the work, we'll help you price it.

Why You'll Love This Role

✔ Career pathway from Project Engineering into Estimating

✔ $160K Base + Super + Vehicle Allowance

✔ Structured mentoring from experienced Estimators

✔ Major infrastructure projects valued from $30M–$400M

✔ Brisbane office with genuine WFH balance

✔ Award-winning contractor with an outstanding culture

✔ Long-term career growth in a high-demand discipline

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside the Lead Estimator and the National Estimating Manager, you'll help develop winning tenders across major infrastructure projects throughout Queensland and New South Wales.

Your responsibilities will include:

• First Principles estimating and quantity take-offs
• Construction methodologies and staging strategies
• Reviewing drawings and specifications
• Subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Procurement planning
• Risk and opportunity assessments
• Tender strategy and commercial support
• Working closely with Operations and Project Delivery teams

About You

You'll likely be a:

• Project Engineer
• Senior Project Engineer
• Civil Engineer looking for a new direction

With experience delivering projects such as:

• TMR / Main Roads
• Roads & Highways
• Bulk Earthworks
• Bridges & Structures
• Drainage & Utilities
• Major Civil Projects

You don't need to know how to estimate.

You do need to understand construction.

Why This Company?

This isn't a business looking for a ready-made estimator.

They're looking for someone with practical engineering experience who wants to build a long-term career in pre-contracts.

You'll join a collaborative team that values mentoring, trusts your judgement, and invests in your development from day one.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

The best estimators aren't always career estimators.

Many started exactly where you are today.

Don't worry if this role doesn't perfectly align with your expertise! We'd still love to hear from you, as many of our career opportunities are not advertised. Connect with us to explore what hidden roles we can offer you before they hit the open job market. 

Reach out to ryan@empowermanagement.com.au

Civil Supervisor – Urban Infrastructure

• Brisbane / SEQ
• Permanent role
• $160K base + super + vehicle + fuel / Toll card

Empower Management is partnering with this respected Brisbane civil contractor to recruit an experienced Civil Supervisor for ongoing civil infrastructure and subdivision projects across South East Queensland. This is a role for a proper site leader — someone who knows how to run crews, manage subbies, keep the job moving and solve problems before they turn into dramas.

You’ll be working across a strong mix of subdivisions, roadworks, council works, TMR-related works, drainage, utilities, water infrastructure, earthworks and concrete works.

The projects are local, varied and real — typically in the $5M–$20M range — with Brisbane/SEQ-based work, a Monday-to-Friday roster and the chance to be home every night.

This isn’t a short-term project hire. It’s a permanent role with a stable civil contractor that backs good people, values straight talk and expects strong site performance.

The Role

As Civil Supervisor, you’ll take ownership of daily site delivery.

You’ll coordinate crews, subcontractors, plant, materials, and the daily programme while working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and senior leadership.

The focus is simple: keep the job safe, productive, organised and moving in the right direction.

You’ll be trusted to lead from the front — not micromanaged from the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise civil works across subdivisions, roads, drainage, utilities, concrete and infrastructure projects
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, plant, materials and daily site activity
• Drive safety, quality, productivity and programme outcomes
• Manage daily planning, sequencing and site coordination
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and delivery teams
• Identify site issues early and keep the job moving
• Mentor crews and help build a strong site culture
• Maintain high standards without carrying ego or politics onto site

About You

You’ll be an experienced Civil Supervisor who is confident running work on the ground.

You don’t need to be the loudest person on site — but you do need to be respected, organised and able to get the best out of people.

You will ideally bring experience across:

• Subdivisions and urban development
• Roadworks, council works or TMR-related projects
• Drainage, utilities and water infrastructure
• Earthworks, pavements and concrete works
• Managing crews, subbies and daily production
• Reading plans, coordinating works and solving site issues
• Driving safety, quality and productivity on site

Exposure to council, TMR or water infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone honest, reliable and commercially aware — a Supervisor who leads by example and knows how to get work done properly.

Why This Role?

Because good Supervisors deserve more than constant chaos, poor planning and weekend burnout.

This is a chance to join a contractor with strong local work, a solid pipeline, and a leadership team that understands what happens on-site. You’ll be backed to lead, trusted to make decisions and supported by a team that values hard work, accountability and doing the job right.

For a Civil Supervisor seeking stability, variety, and a high-performance environment without the nonsense, this is a strong move.

Apply Now

For a confidential conversation, contact Empower Management or send your CV to jobs@empowermanagement.com.au.

All applications and enquiries will be handled in strict confidence.

QLD Business Development Manager | Civil Construction

Brisbane | Executive-Level Influence | Project Opportunity & Market Strategy

This is not a traditional sales or account management role.

We are partnering exclusively with a respected Queensland civil contractor to appoint a Business Development Manager who understands how civil projects are actually won — long before the tender lands.

This role is built for someone with genuine contractor-side or client-side civil construction experience who can build relationships, identify opportunities early, and help shape where the business competes.

You might currently be a:

• Civil Project Manager
• Construction Manager
• Civil Manager
• Pre-Contracts Manager
• Client-side Development Manager
• Commercial or Operations Leader

If you’ve built credibility across Queensland’s civil market and enjoy influencing opportunities at the front end of projects — this could be your next move.

About the Business

Our client is a well-established Brisbane civil contractor delivering work across:

• Land development & subdivisions
• Roadworks (TMR / Council)
• Bulk earthworks
• Civil infrastructure
• Concrete structures

With strong delivery capability already in place, they are now investing in strengthening project pipeline, market engagement and strategic growth.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the executive team, you will play a key role in identifying and converting quality project opportunities across Queensland.

You’ll work closely with delivery and estimating teams to decide:

• Which projects align with capability and margin
• Where to invest pursuit effort
• Which opportunities to pursue or walk away from
• How projects should be positioned before tender

This is a market-facing role — but grounded in technical and commercial construction knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen relationships across developers, consultants, councils, government agencies and project owners
• Identify future opportunities before formal procurement
• Influence project positioning and early contractor engagement opportunities
• Support bid strategy, pursuit planning and bid/no-bid decisions
• Work with estimating and delivery teams on methodology, capability and project alignment
• Maintain qualified pipeline and market intelligence
• Support commercial discussions and strategic client engagement

About You

You will bring proven civil construction experience and an understanding of what successful project delivery actually looks like.

You are likely to have:

• 15+ years civil construction experience
• Exposure to project delivery, estimating, pre-contracts or operations
• Strong understanding of roads, subdivisions, drainage, structures and earthworks
• Existing relationships across Queensland civil markets
• Commercial understanding of risk, margin and delivery capability
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trust

What’s On Offer

• Executive-level exposure and influence
• Strong existing delivery capability behind you
• Genuine growth pathway
• Competitive senior package
• Long-term strategic opportunity with a respected Queensland contractor

Interested?

For a confidential discussion, contact Ryan Oxlade
ryan@empowermanagement.com.au

Empower Management
Strategic recruitment partners for civil construction and engineering.

Civil Project Engineer | Civil Infrastructure

• Market-leading pay structure
• An excellent career-developing environment. Gain exposure across all civil project disciplines
• Focus on local projects – work-life balance (No weekends)
• Civil infrastructure projects ($10-20m in size)

Join a team dedicated to excellence and professional growth in civil engineering. Our client, a well-established civil engineering contractor operating in Brisbane, is seeking a highly driven and motivated Civil Project Engineer with a minimum of 3 to 6 years of experience in civil infrastructure works in Brisbane. In this role, you can work autonomously and take ownership of projects while gaining exposure across all civil disciplines.

Benefits of joining our team:

• Gain exposure across all project civil disciplines and fast-track your career
• All projects are local to Brisbane / Gold Coast regions, allowing for a great work-life balance
• Opportunity to be trained and developed into a Project Manager role
• Competitive base salary ranging from $125-140K+ super + vehicle

Requirements:

• Oversee progress claims and variations
• Provide advice on constructability during planning and construction works
• Execute project cost management
• Ensure timely and cost-efficient completion of works
• Degree in Civil Engineering
• Current Australian driving license

We strongly focus on employee development, providing training and opportunities for career advancement. Our low staff turnover rate is a testament to our positive work culture and the sense of belonging we foster.

If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding career with a high-profile employer, this is the opportunity for you. Please contact us at jobs@empowermanagement.com.au to discuss your next steps or for more information about this exciting opportunity.

Please note that only candidates with the right to work in Australia are eligible to apply for this position. No sponsorship is offered for this position. 

Civil Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer ready to step up

Brisbane | Permanent role | Genuine Work-Life Balance

$180-200K base + super + vehicle

We’re partnering with a well-established, privately owned Brisbane civil contractor with a strong reputation for quality delivery, loyal teams, and doing things properly. They deliver civil infrastructure projects across roads, rail, bridges, subdivisions, local government works and broader SEQ infrastructure.

This is not a high-pressure, churn-and-burn environment. It’s a business built on integrity, teamwork, safe delivery, and long-term relationships.

Why this role is worth a conversation:

• You’ll be backed by experienced leadership that genuinely supports its project teams.
• You’ll work on varied civil infrastructure projects across Brisbane and South East Queensland.
• You’ll have the autonomy to lead, make decisions, and influence project outcomes.
• You’ll be part of a low-ego, collaborative team that values quality delivery over noise.
• You’ll have a genuine Monday-to-Friday focus, with your weekends respected.
• What the role involves
• You’ll lead civil construction projects from start to finish, taking ownership of people, program, cost, safety, quality, subcontractors, clients and commercial outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop project teams to deliver safely, on time and on budget.
• Manage client, consultant and stakeholder relationships with confidence and professionalism.
• Oversee subcontractors, suppliers, resources, staging and methodology.
• Drive project reporting, forecasting, planning and commercial performance.
• Champion safety, quality and environmental standards across every stage of delivery.

What you’ll bring:

• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years’ experience across civil construction or infrastructure delivery.
• Experience across roads, rail, bridges, subdivisions, local government or similar civil works.
• Strong leadership, commercial awareness and organisational skills.
• A practical, collaborative style and the ability to bring people with you.
• Australian work rights are essential.
• This could suit an established Civil Project Manager or a strong Senior Project Engineer who is ready to step into a genuine project leadership role.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary package + super + vehicle + performance incentives.
• Long-term career pathway with a contractor that promotes from within.
• Stable project pipeline across Brisbane and South East Queensland.
• Supportive leadership, genuine development, and a team-first culture.
• A company that values you as more than just another resource.

Interested?

Email your resume to jobs@empowermanagement.com.au

Not sure if this is the right move just yet? That’s completely fine.

We speak with civil construction professionals confidentially every week — helping good people understand the market, explore better opportunities, and make the right move at the right time.

Empower Management
Strategic recruitment partners for civil construction and engineering.

We’re partnering with a well-established, privately owned Brisbane civil contractor with a strong reputation for quality delivery, loyal teams, and doing things properly. They deliver civil infrastructure projects across roads, rail, bridges, subdivisions, local government works and broader SEQ infrastructure.

This is not a high-pressure, churn-and-burn environment. It’s a business built on integrity, teamwork, safe delivery, and long-term relationships.

Why this role is worth a conversation:

• You’ll be backed by experienced leadership that genuinely supports its project teams.
• You’ll work on varied civil infrastructure projects across Brisbane and South East Queensland.
• You’ll have the autonomy to lead, make decisions, and influence project outcomes.
• You’ll be part of a low-ego, collaborative team that values quality delivery over noise.
• You’ll have a genuine Monday-to-Friday focus, with your weekends respected.
• What the role involves
• You’ll lead civil construction projects from start to finish, taking ownership of people, program, cost, safety, quality, subcontractors, clients and commercial outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop project teams to deliver safely, on time and on budget.
• Manage client, consultant and stakeholder relationships with confidence and professionalism.
• Oversee subcontractors, suppliers, resources, staging and methodology.
• Drive project reporting, forecasting, planning and commercial performance.
• Champion safety, quality and environmental standards across every stage of delivery.

What you’ll bring:

• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years’ experience across civil construction or infrastructure delivery.
• Experience across roads, rail, bridges, subdivisions, local government or similar civil works.
• Strong leadership, commercial awareness and organisational skills.
• A practical, collaborative style and the ability to bring people with you.
• Australian work rights are essential.
• This could suit an established Civil Project Manager or a strong Senior Project Engineer who is ready to step into a genuine project leadership role.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary package + super + vehicle + performance incentives.
• Long-term career pathway with a contractor that promotes from within.
• Stable project pipeline across Brisbane and South East Queensland.
• Supportive leadership, genuine development, and a team-first culture.
• A company that values you as more than just another resource.

Interested?

Email your resume to jobs@empowermanagement.com.au

Not sure if this is the right move just yet? That’s completely fine.

We speak with civil construction professionals confidentially every week — helping good people understand the market, explore better opportunities, and make the right move at the right time.

Empower Management
Strategic recruitment partners for civil construction and engineering.

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Senior Civil Estimator

• Major Transport Infrastructure Projects (QLD/NSW Portfolio)
• $270-295K base + super + vehicle allowance
• Brisbane office

An outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Civil Estimator to join a well-established civil contractor delivering major transport infrastructure projects across Queensland.

This role is ideally suited to a high-performing estimator seeking more than just the next tender. It offers the chance to step into a position where your experience will be valued, your input will influence bid strategy, and your career can continue to develop within an established, high-performing team.

With a strong pipeline of major work and a supportive pre-contracts environment already in place, this is a genuine opportunity to position yourself for long-term success while contributing to some of Queensland’s most significant civil infrastructure pursuits.

About the Role

As a Senior Civil Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in preparing and delivering competitive tenders for major transport infrastructure projects, typically ranging from $50M to $500M+.

This is a senior front-end role requiring strong first-principles estimating capability, sound commercial judgement, and the ability to work across technical, operational and strategic bid inputs.

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing detailed first-principles estimates for complex civil infrastructure projects
• Leading the tendering process from early pricing through to submission
• Identifying project risks, opportunities and key commercial drivers
• Working closely with internal stakeholders, designers, suppliers and subcontractors
• Supporting tender strategy, review processes and pre-contract planning
• Contributing to bid presentations and internal review forums
• Mentoring and supporting other estimators across the team

About You

You are an experienced Senior Civil Estimator with strong technical capability, commercial awareness, and a proven ability to deliver competitive tenders in a high-performance environment.

You will ideally bring:

• 10+ years of civil estimating experience
• Strong expertise in first-principles estimating and cost modelling
• Advanced capability in Expert Estimator
• Experience across major roads, highways or transport infrastructure projects, ideally within TMR environments
• A background with a Tier 1 or established Tier 2 contractor
• Strong subcontractor and supplier market knowledge across QLD and/or NSW
• The confidence to contribute to senior tender discussions and stakeholder engagement
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying preferred

Previous site-based experience as an Engineer or Project Manager will be highly regarded, though is not essential.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

This role offers more than just exposure to major bids. It provides the opportunity to join a business with:

• An established and high-performing pre-contracts team
• Strong systems, structure and leadership support
• A healthy pipeline of major infrastructure opportunities
• Genuine scope to influence tender outcomes and commercial strategy
• Long-term career development, including the opportunity to grow into broader Lead Estimator responsibilities over time

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior estimator who wants to align themselves with a capable team, contribute at a high level, and continue building a successful long-term career in the civil infrastructure sector.

Why Apply

You will be joining a contractor that is continuing to grow and invest in its people, projects and future capability.

In return, you will enjoy:

• Real influence across major tender submissions
• A collaborative and well-supported team environment
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Exposure to major, career-defining infrastructure projects
• The opportunity to build your profile within a respected and established business

Apply Now

If you are a Senior Civil Estimator looking for a genuine long-term opportunity within a strong and established team, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

Apply in confidence via
ryan@empowermanagement.com.au

Civil Estimator | PE / SPE Transition from project delivery

Use your delivery experience at the front end of major civil projects

• $185K–$200K base + super + vehicle allowance

• Ideal for a strong PE, SPE or delivery-focused PM

• Genuine pathway from site delivery into estimating / pre-contracts

• QLD / NSW civil infrastructure projects

You know how civil projects are actually built.

You understand staging, sequencing, productivity, subcontractors, risk, programme pressure, methodology and the commercial realities that sit behind delivery.

But maybe you are now thinking about the next stage of your career.

This role is designed for a strong Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer or delivery-focused Project Manager who wants to step away from the constant pressure of site delivery and move into estimating, pre-contracts and bid strategy — without losing connection to real construction.

You do not need to be a career estimator.

You need to bring practical civil construction knowledge, strong commercial awareness and the ability to think through how a project will actually be delivered.

The opportunity

You will join an established pre-contracts team with an award-winning Queensland civil contractor and be supported to develop into estimating.

Your delivery background will be used immediately across tender methodology, staging, constructability, productivity assumptions, subcontractor input, risk identification and bid strategy.

This is a role where your site experience becomes your advantage.

What you will be involved in

• Supporting first-principles tender estimates

• Reviewing drawings, specs and scope for risks and opportunities

• Providing practical input around methodology, staging and sequencing

• Helping assess productivity, resources, access constraints and programme logic

• Engaging with subcontractors and suppliers

• Supporting tender reviews and commercial decision-making

• Learning estimating systems and pre-contracts processes with strong mentorship

Who this will suit

This will suit someone who has built credibility in delivery and now wants a more strategic career path.

You may be a PE, SPE or PM who still enjoys construction, but wants to influence projects earlier — before the job is won, before the risks are locked in, and before poor assumptions become site problems.

Experience across TMR / Main Roads, transport infrastructure, roadworks, bulk earthworks, drainage, pavements, structures, subdivisions, utilities or major urban civil works will be highly regarded.

Estimating exposure would help, but it is not essential.

What matters most is your ability to think like a builder, understand risk, read scope, challenge assumptions and contribute to smarter tender outcomes.

Why make the move?

This is not about starting again.

It is about using your delivery experience in a more strategic way.

You will stay close to major civil infrastructure, but your impact will move from reacting to problems on site to helping shape better-planned, more competitive and more buildable projects from the start.

For the right person, this is a genuine pathway into estimating, pre-contracts and future commercial leadership.

Apply today at jobs@empowermanagement.com.au.