Senior Civil Estimator

Help Shape the Projects. Influence the Outcomes.

Brisbane | $250K-$265K Package

• Influence methodology, commercial strategy and bid outcomes—not just prepare estimates.
• Diverse civil infrastructure projects across Queensland valued from $5M-$40M.
• Join a growing Queensland civil contractor where experienced estimators are trusted to make decisions.

Good estimators don't just produce numbers.

They see the risks others miss.

They challenge methodology.

They understand how projects are actually built.

And they help win the work that drives a business forward.

If that's how you approach estimating, we'd like to talk.

We're partnering exclusively with a respected Queensland civil contractor that has built a strong reputation for delivering quality infrastructure projects through practical leadership, strong client relationships and a commitment to doing things properly.

As the business continues to grow, they're looking to appoint an experienced Senior Civil Estimator to play a key role within their established pre-contracts function.

Not simply to prepare estimates.

But to influence how projects are planned, priced and ultimately won.

Why this opportunity is different

Every contractor talks about culture.

What matters is whether your experience is genuinely respected.

Here, estimating isn't viewed as a support function sitting quietly in the background.

It's recognised as one of the key drivers of the business.

You'll work directly with experienced operational and commercial leaders who understand that successful projects begin long before construction starts.

If you identify a smarter construction methodology...

A better staging sequence...

Or a commercial risk that others have overlooked...

You'll be encouraged to challenge it.

Because that's exactly why they've hired you.

The Opportunity

Working alongside an experienced leadership team, you'll lead tenders across a diverse portfolio of Queensland civil infrastructure projects valued between $5M and $40M.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed first-principles estimates
• Developing construction methodologies and staging strategies
• Managing subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Procurement planning and market engagement
• Identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities
• Supporting bid strategy and tender submissions
• Mentoring and supporting developing estimators within the team

This is a genuine opportunity to influence how projects are won—not simply prepare another tender before deadline.

About You

You'll already have a strong background within a civil contracting environment and understand what separates a competitive tender from one that simply looks good on paper.

You'll bring experience across:

• First-principles estimating
• Civil infrastructure projects
• Roads, earthworks, drainage, structures or pavements
• DTMR and Local Government projects (highly regarded)
• Construction methodology and commercial risk
• Expert Estimation or similar estimating software

Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys solving construction problems before they become construction issues.

Why Make the Move?

This is an opportunity to join a contractor that's continuing to invest in its people, systems and long-term growth.

You'll enjoy:

• A leadership team that values practical thinking and honest conversations.
• The opportunity to influence commercial strategy—not simply prepare estimates.
• A collaborative pre-contracts environment where your ideas carry weight.
• Long-term career growth within a business that's building for the future.

Let's Have a Conversation

Senior Civil Estimators rarely spend long on the market.

Most aren't actively looking.

They're simply waiting for the right opportunity.

If you're curious about what this role could offer, I'd be happy to give you an honest overview of the business, the projects and the leadership team.

No sales pitch.

No pressure.

Just a confidential conversation to help you decide whether it's worth exploring further.

Ryan Oxlade
Director | Empower Management

0478 539 455

ryan@empowermanagement.com.au

 

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

 

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 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.

 

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.