Job title: Senior Civil Estimator - Subdivisions / Infrastructure
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Bulk earthworks
Functional Expertise: Engineering
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Brisbane
Job ID: 34619

Job Description

SENIOR CIVIL ESTIMATOR | SUBDIVISIONS

Eight-Mile Plains, Brisbane | Client-Facing Role | End-to-End Tender Ownership

You already know how to estimate subdivisions.

The question is whether your current role gives you enough influence over what gets tendered, how construction methodology is developed, how risk is treated and how the project is ultimately handed over for delivery.

We are partnering with an established civil contractor seeking a Senior Civil Estimator with genuine, contractor-side subdivision experience.

This is not a role where you will simply receive drawings, complete a take-off and produce a number.

You will take ownership of tenders from initial review through pricing, client clarification, submission and project handover. You will work closely with operational teams to develop buildable methodologies, identify commercial risk and ensure every estimate reflects how the project will actually be delivered.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Genuine ownership of subdivision tenders from initial review through to handover
  • Direct exposure to clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors
  • Influence over methodology, risk, opportunity and commercial strategy
  • Close collaboration with project delivery and senior management
  • An Eight Mile Plains location offering convenient access from Brisbane’s southside and Logan
  • A senior role where your subdivision knowledge and commercial judgement will be valued

The Role

You will lead the preparation of detailed first-principles estimates across:

  • Bulk earthworks and site preparation
  • Stormwater drainage
  • Sewer and water infrastructure
  • Underground utilities and services
  • Roadworks, kerb and channel
  • Pavements and associated civil works

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation for scope gaps, risk and opportunity
  • Preparing detailed quantity take-offs and first-principles estimates
  • Developing construction methodologies with operational teams
  • Sourcing and assessing subcontractor and supplier pricing
  • Attending site inspections, tender meetings and client clarifications
  • Preparing tender recommendations, assumptions, exclusions and commercial risk positions
  • Leading a thorough handover to project teams across scope, quantities, methodology, risks and opportunities

What You Will Bring

You must have proven estimating experience gained specifically within a civil subdivision contractor.

You will also bring:

  • Strong knowledge of residential, industrial or master-planned subdivision construction
  • A detailed understanding of bulk earthworks, drainage, utilities, services, roads and pavements
  • Demonstrated first-principles estimating and quantity take-off capability
  • The ability to challenge methodology, identify missing scope and protect commercial outcomes
  • Confidence communicating with clients, consultants, subcontractors and delivery teams
  • Strong analytical, planning and commercial decision-making skills
  • Civil Engineering or related qualifications will be highly regarded

 

This is an opportunity to move beyond simply preparing estimates and have greater influence over how subdivision projects are pursued, priced and delivered.

If subdivisions are your specialist ground, let’s have a confidential conversation.

Contact Ryan Oxlade at Empower Management or email ryan@empowermanagement.com.au.