Introduction

What are you going to do 

Working across civil subdivision projects, you will be responsible for:

  • Preparing detailed estimates and tender submissions
  • Reviewing drawings, specifications, quantities and tender documentation
  • Developing cost build-ups across earthworks, roadworks and underground services
  • Pricing labour, plant, materials and subcontractor requirements
  • Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors throughout the estimating process
  • Identifying project risks, opportunities and key cost considerations
  • Working closely with the estimating and construction teams

Essential skills and knowledge

We're looking for:

  • Previous estimating experience within civil construction
  • Experience across civil subdivisions and land development
  • Strong understanding of civil construction methodology and project costs
  • Experience estimating earthworks, roadworks and underground services
  • Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
  • Ability to work through estimates from project documentation through to final pricing

For the Senior Estimator position, you will need proven first-principles estimating experience across:

  • Stormwater
  • Sewer and water pipework
  • Roadworks
  • Bulk earthworks

What we offer 

  • Permanent, full-time position
  • Sunshine Coast head office location
  • Strong pipeline of civil subdivision projects
  • Established privately owned Queensland civil contractor
  • Experienced estimating and delivery teams
  • Long-term career development and progression

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Laine on 0413 630 160 or l.thornton@brunel.net

Closing: 27 November 2026

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Vacancy reference: PR-302680

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Corporate recruiter

Laine Thornton

+61 7 3007 7617

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