Introduction

An ASX listed construction company located on the North Side of Brisbane is looking for a skilled senior estimator to join their team.

This is a ASX listed Engineering, Construction, and Remediation project contractor with a fast-growing national presence. They lead the way in providing whole-of-life solutions for assets across the Defence, Marine, Mining, Energy, and commercial sectors. Their impressive portfolio of unique and challenging projects includes Defence buildings and infrastructure, ports and wharves, power stations, stadiums, and historic buildings, among others.

What are you going to do 

  • Assessing tender documentation to determine the likelihood of pricing the works
  • Obtaining additional information or seeking clarification through RFI’s to the Client to ensure a complete set of tender documents
  • Developing accurate cost estimates through carrying out detailed and accurate material quantity take-offs to develop bills of quantities derived from site measurements
  • Collecting and following up on quotation requests from suppliers
  • Developing construction methodologies, programs, and submission documentation.
  • Developing estimates from first principles using site productivity rates
  • Providing detailed tender handover with traceability and support into pre-contracts and delivery
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders and maintaining positive relationships

    Essential skills and knowledge

    The ideal candidate should have experience working within a contractor environment and/or experience in the remediation environment. They should also possess strong interpersonal skills, confidence, professionalism, and be self-motivated. The ability to identify new project opportunities and ensuring a high success rate of team bids is essential.

    • A strong financial and commercial acumen
    • High level attention to detail and the ability to work to set timeframes while multitasking
    • The ability to present estimates to Senior Management for approval to submit
    • Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management / Quantity Surveying / Engineering or similar equivalent

    What we offer 

    This company offers ongoing support and mentoring by the National Estimating Lead, rewards and recognition programs, employee referral programs, employee assistance programs, above market salary packaging and salary sacrifice options, discounted health and wellbeing services, and first aid and mental first aid support officers available.

    Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 5 minutes and let's get in touch!

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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.

    Welcome to Brunel

    Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!