Estimator - Civil & Infrastructure (Adelaide)

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 is interested in gaining pre‑contracts experience before they become a Project Manager. Responsibilities
- 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 setting 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
- 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r1uin