Estimator

Estimator

Industry

Civil Construction

Salary/Rate

AU$****** - AU$****** per annum + Super

Location

VIC

Type

Full Time

Rare chance to join one of Melbourne's longest standing civil businesses with an incredibly strong pipeline of work in the energy space.

• Join an incredibly attractive multidisciplinary business
• Gain exposure to an incredibly busy sector of construction
• Terrific employee retention rate

Estimator | Major Energy & Infrastructure

• Location: Inner Suburbs, Melbourne

• Company Type: Tier 1/2 Multi-Disciplinary Civil Contractor

• Sectors: BESS, Wind Farms, Battery Farms, Substations & Major Civil Infrastructure

About the Company

Our client is a widely respected, industry-leading multi-disciplinary civil contractor with a dominant presence across Melbourne and Australia. Known for taking on complex, landmark projects, they have built an exceptional reputation in the rapidly expanding renewables and energy sector .

Operating out of modern offices in Melbourne's inner suburbs, they offer a collaborative, progressive work culture, strong project pipelines, and genuine career development opportunities.

The Role

Due to significant growth and a strong pipeline of secured energy projects, they are seeking an experienced Estimator / Senior Estimator specialising in civil energy infrastructure.

Working alongside a high-performing pre-contracts team, you will lead first-principles estimation for major renewable energy builds, civil substations, grid connections, and battery storage solutions across Victoria and nationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead first-principles civil estimating for high-value Wind Farm, BESS, Substation, and Battery Farm projects.

• Analyse tender documents, scope of works, constructability requirements, and technical specifications.

• Engage with subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives to secure competitive pricing and establish strong partnerships.

• Identify project risks, opportunities, and value-engineering solutions during the tender phase.

• Participate in client tender presentations and post-tender negotiations.

• Work collaboratively with project delivery teams to ensure seamless handovers upon contract award.

Key Requirements

• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent experience.

• Experience: Proven track record estimating major civil infrastructure projects in Australia, with direct experience in the energy/renewables sector (Wind, Solar, BESS, Substations).

• Skills: Strong expertise in first-principles civil estimating software (e.g., Expert Estimation, Candy, or similar).

• Commercial Acumen: In-depth understanding of civil earthworks, concrete structures, electrical interface requirements, and risk management.

• Communication: Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive Remuneration: Highly attractive salary package tailored to experience + bonus structure.

• Location & Lifestyle: Convenient inner-suburbs Melbourne office location with hybrid working options.

• High-Profile Projects: Work on some of the largest renewable energy initiatives driving Victoria's energy transition.

• Career Growth: Clear progression pathways within a market-leading, highly stable civil contractor.

How to Apply

If you are a driven Estimator looking to join a market-leading contractor at the forefront of the energy transition, we would love to hear from you.

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 14,000 people into meaningful employment . This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!

Thomas McEntee | ********************** | ************

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