About the Role This is an opportunity to step into a mid to senior-level Estimating role with a medium sized civil contractor based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast specialising in road and infrastructure projects. You’ll join a capable, tight-knit estimating team and work closely with the General Manager, contributing directly to a strong tender win rate across both public and private sector clients. With a solid pipeline of work and a growing footprint, this role offers genuine career progression and exposure to complex, high-value civil projects. The role is based on the Sunshine Coast, with the business open to interstate or intrastate relocation for the right candidate. Salary & Benefits $140,000 – $180,000 Super (based on experience) Flexible work conditions to support lifestyle balance Work within a high-performing estimating team with strong leadership Long-term career growth opportunities as the business continues to expand Supportive, professional culture with direct access to senior decision-makers Key Responsibilities Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for road and other civil projects in SEQ Analyse drawings, specifications, and scopes to build competitive tenders Collaborate with the GM, engineers, and project teams during tender phase Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing and packages Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating systems and processes What You’ll Bring Proven estimating experience within civil construction or road projects Experience on project sizes from 1mil-30mil Tendering experience with Tier 2 or similar civil contractors preferred Strong understanding of civil construction methodologies and costs Ability to work collaboratively within a team-focused environment High attention to detail with strong commercial and analytical skills Apply Now If you’re looking to build your career in estimating and want exposure to technically challenging civil and water projects, we’d love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, please contact Alen at alen@smithandco.net.au.
