ESTIMATOR / SENIOR ESTIMATOR / CIVIL ESTIMATOR / COST ENGINEER
- Civil Estimator opportunities on major WA infrastructure and mining projects.
- Work with established contractors from Tier 1 to high performing SMEs.
- Clear pathway into Senior Estimator and leadership roles.
Summary
Civil Estimator opportunities on major WA infrastructure and mining projects with leading contractors and clear career progression.
- High value civil projects across infrastructure and mining sectors
- Work with established contractors from Tier 1 to high performing SMEs
- Clear pathway into Senior Estimator and leadership roles
Estimator / Senior Estimator / Civil Estimator / Cost Engineer
Infrastructure and Civil Construction Projects
Intermediate to Senior Opportunities | Perth WA
Salary: $130,000 to $200,000+ (depending on experience)
Why This Role Stands Out
- Work across major infrastructure and resources projects in WA.
- Opportunities with well-respected civil contractors from Tier 1 through to high performing SMEs.
- Clear pathway into Senior Estimator and Pre Contracts leadership roles.
The Opportunity
Due to continued growth across the WA infrastructure and resources sectors, we are working with a number of established civil contractors looking to strengthen their estimating teams in Perth.
These opportunities suit Civil Estimators with 2 to 12 years of experience, as well as Project Engineers or Site Engineers who have gained exposure to tendering and are looking to move into or further develop within pre-contracts.
You will be part of established estimating teams delivering competitive tenders across a diverse range of civil construction projects, with exposure to large scale infrastructure and resources work across WA.
Project Exposure and Technical Environment
You will work across a broad range of civil construction and infrastructure projects, typically valued from $5M through to $500M+.
Project scopes may include:
- Bulk earthworks and site preparation
- Roads and highways construction
- Land development and subdivisions
- Underground utilities including water, sewer, and drainage
- Concrete structures including FRP works
- Mining infrastructure and Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI)
- Dewatering systems and associated civil works
- Mine rehabilitation and closure projects
Estimating and Software Environment
You will be working within established pre-contracts teams using industry standard systems and tools, including:
- Expert Estimation or similar platforms.
- Candy or Benchmark for cost planning and tendering.
- Advanced Excel for cost analysis, rate build ups, and reporting.
The Role
- Working within pre-contracts teams, your responsibilities may include:
- Preparing detailed quantity take offs across multiple civil scopes
- Developing first principles estimates and cost plans
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
- Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain pricing
- Supporting tender submissions and bid documentation
- Identifying commercial risks and opportunities within bids
- Contributing to methodology development and construction planning
- Leading or supporting estimating teams depending on experience
- Mentoring junior estimators and supporting team development
- For senior candidates, there will be opportunities to lead tenders, manage estimating teams, and contribute to broader pre-contracts strategy.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in civil construction or infrastructure projects.
- Background as a Civil Estimator or site-based experience as a Project Engineer, Site Engineer, or Quantity Surveyor.
- Exposure to civil scopes such as earthworks, roads, utilities, pipelines, concrete, or mining infrastructure.
- Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.
- Experience with estimating systems such as Expert, Candy, Benchmark, or similar.
- Advanced Excel skills.
What You Will Get
- Opportunities across multiple well regarded civil contractors in Perth.
- Exposure to major infrastructure and resources projects.
- Clear development pathways into Senior Estimator and leadership roles.
- Competitive salary packages aligned to experience.
- Supportive teams with strong project pipelines and long-term stability.
About the Clients
We partner with established civil contractors across Perth, ranging from Tier 1 organisations through to high performing mid-tier and specialist contractors.
These businesses deliver complex infrastructure and construction projects across WA and are known for quality delivery, strong systems, and long-term project pipelines.
How to Apply
If you are a Civil Estimator or Engineer looking to move into estimating and want to explore opportunities in Perth, apply via the link or email your CV to *********************.
Albano Bizgjoni
Principal Consultant – Engineering
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