Senior Estimator – Civil Infrastructure

About the role

Martinus Group is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead estimating activities for major civil infrastructure tenders across Australia. Reporting to the Pre‑Contracts Manager, you will work within a high‑performing pre‑contracts team, contributing from concept through to award on large‑scale rail, transport and utility projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end estimating for major civil infrastructure bids, preparing detailed first‑principles estimates, cost plans and pricing strategies.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, methodologies and contractual requirements to develop robust pricing.
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier pricing submissions and maintain estimating databases, benchmarks and cost histories.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value‑engineering initiatives, and support junior estimators.

Required profile

• Extensive estimating experience on large civil infrastructure projects such as rail, roads, bridges or utilities.
• Proven ability to prepare complex multi‑disciplinary tenders in a major projects environment.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

Required skills

• First‑principles estimating
• Estimating software platforms
• Construction methodology development
• Cost planning and pricing strategy