Job title: Civil Estimator
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Civil Engineering
Functional Expertise: Engineering
Salary type: Annual
Salary: AUD $160,000.00
Location: South Brisbane
Job ID: 33186

Job Description

Civil Estimator

Location: Rocklea, QLD
Salary: $140,000 – $150,000 + Super + Tender Win Bonuses
Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Back yourself and be rewarded for it.
This Tier 3 civil contractor based in Rocklea is kicking goals—$20M+ turnover, a strong pipeline of $100K–$5M projects, and a growing reputation for punching above its weight. With a lean team, low egos, and a flat structure, you’ll have the freedom to get stuck in, price smart, and earn well.

Why You’ll Want In:

  • Get Paid What You're Worth – $140K–$150K + super + bonuses for tender wins. Your success puts more in your pocket.
  • No Red Tape – You’ll be trusted to run your own race. Estimate your way, deliver your way.
  • Hands-On Variety – Price a mix of drainage, piling, structures, refurb, and council infrastructure projects.
  • Room to Grow – Clear path to senior estimator roles as the company continues to scale.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Putting together competitive tenders ($50K–$5M) from first principles.
  • Reviewing drawings and specs, identifying more innovative ways to price and deliver.
  • Managing subcontractor and supplier pricing.
  • Leading non-price submissions and tender programs.
  • Working closely with the delivery team to set projects up for success.

What You’ll Bring:

  • 3–5+ years of estimating experience in civil construction.
  • Solid understanding of drainage, roadworks, piling, retaining walls, or concrete structures.
  • Strong tender management skills and ability to drive programs from start to finish.
  • Experience using estimating software (Expert Estimator | Genesis preferred) and Excel.
  • Confidence in reading and interpreting plans, drawings, and specs.
  • Local market knowledge to source sharp pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Strong negotiation, influencing, and communication skills.
  • Ability to spot risks and opportunities in the tender process.
  • Proven relationship-building skills with clients, subs, and internal teams.
  • Degree in Civil Engineering preferred. Site-based delivery experience is a must.
  • High attention to detail, able to juggle multiple tenders and hit deadlines.

This is your chance to step up, take ownership, and get rewarded for the value you bring.
Sounds like your next move? Send your resume to jobs@empowermanagement.com.au today.