Introduction

This is a hands on Estimating Manager position where you'll lead tenders from initial review through to final submission while mentoring a small team and driving estimating best practice. The work is focused on water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment plants, pump stations, network upgrades and associated civil works

What are you going to do 

  • Lead the preparation and submission of competitive tenders across water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Develop pricing strategies and commercial submissions for major bids.
  • Manage estimating resources and provide guidance to junior estimators.
  • Review designs, specifications, methodologies and project risks.
  • Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
  • Work closely with operational teams to ensure estimates are practical and deliverable.
  • Participate in bid reviews, value engineering workshops and client presentations.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across estimating systems and processes.
  • Support business development activities and early contractor involvement opportunities.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Experience as a Senior Estimator or Estimating Lead within civil, utilities or water infrastructure.
  • Strong understanding of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations or utility infrastructure projects.
  • Exposure to both greenfield and brownfield project environments.
  • Ability to manage complex tenders and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify project risks and opportunities.
  • Previous mentoring or leadership experience is advantageous.
  • Engineering, Construction Management or related qualifications preferred.

What we offer 

  • $190,000 base salary plus super.
  • 10% Short Term Incentive (STI).
  • Genuine pathway into a senior leadership position.
  • Nationally significant water infrastructure projects.
  • Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work.
  • Sydney based position with flexibility available.

Closing: 03 July 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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