Estimator - Civil & Infrastructure

Estimator - Civil & Infrastructure

Salary:

$120000 - 200000 / Year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

SA - Adelaide - SA 

Industry:

Engineering

Reference:

4034965

Contact Name:

Alex Cooper

Contact Email:

acooper@designandbuild.com.au

Date Published:

12-May-2026

Design & Build are currently working with a national and established civil contractor to identify an Estimator & Senior Estimator to work on large-scale road, water, drainage and subdivision works across Adelaide. This role is well suited to a Project Engineer that in interested in gaining pre-contracts experience before they become a Project Manager.
  • Deliver accurate first‑principles bids on infrastructure projects up to ~$20 million
  • Help drive commercial decisions to sustainably win and deliver major contracts
What’s on offer:
  • Exposure to a  robust pipeline of civil infrastructure projects
  • Flexible working options: hybrid arrangements supported in many cases
  • Being part of an  inclusive, learning-first environment  with scope to shape your team’s future
  • Mental health support and wellbeing programs
  • Company perks including novated leasing and retail discounts
What we’re looking for:

You’re an estimator with:
  • 5+ years within civil construction and infrastructure-style estimating – water, sewer, roads, earthworks, subdivisions
  • Demonstrated first‑principles pricing capability (bottom‑up vs. cost/m² roll‑ups)
  • Experience structuring and reviewing subcontractor packages for maximum tender competitiveness
  • Excellent local market knowledge (labour, plant availability, trade margins, risk allowances in South Australia)
  • Proficiency in  Expert Estimator  (mandatory) and/or CATS or equivalent estimating tools designandbuild.com.au
  • Experience mentoring others and elevating estimating standards
  • Ability to engage & converse with client directly
To learn more about this position please get in touch with Alex Cooper at acooper@designandbuild.com.au or click apply.
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