Senior Estimator (Quantity Surveyor - Civil & Electrical Infrastructure)

About this role

Position: Senior Estimator (Quantity Surveyor – Civil & Electrical Infrastructure)
Salary: AU$2,800 AUD/month (depending on experience)
Work Schedule: 8:00AM–5:00PM AU Time

OVERVIEW:
The client is seeking a senior-level Estimator with a Quantity Surveying background to take full ownership of the end-to-end estimating and pricing process across civil and electrical infrastructure projects.
This role will work closely with the construction team to produce accurate, timely, and commercially sound estimates from tender stage through to project commencement.

Key Responsibilities:
Complete bill of quantities (BOQ) take-offs from client-provided drawings and documentation
Manage the full end-to-end estimating and pricing process across projects
Prepare, review, and refine detailed cost estimates for civil and electrical infrastructure works
Ensure all estimates are accurate, consistent, and commercially viable
Work within Excel-based estimating workflows (flexible depending on experience and systems used)
Liaise with internal stakeholders to clarify scope, assumptions, and pricing inputs
Collaborate with the construction team to align estimates with delivery expectations and project strategy
Support tender submissions with complete and well-structured pricing documentation
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years of proven experience as an Estimator and/or Quantity Surveyor
Strong background in:
Electrical infrastructure projects
Civil construction projects
Experience working on Australian projects (highly preferred)
Ability to independently manage full-cycle estimating processes from start to finish
Advanced Excel skills
Strong attention to detail and high level of commercial awareness
Ability to balance technical accuracy with cost competitiveness
Must be capable of operating autonomously with minimal supervision
Able to support and collaborate effectively with the broader construction and delivery team
Strong ownership of outcomes and accountability for estimate quality