Senior Defence Estimator

1 week ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia laing O'Rourke Full time

About Laing O'Rourke

We are a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure. Our diverse projects range from high-security military bases to landmark buildings at transportation interfaces.

We strive for the right culture combined with purposeful technology to meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That's the #powerofexperience.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Defence Estimator to join our commercial team in Canberra, ACT.

Key Responsibilities

  • In collaboration with the Design Manager, we will review the developing design throughout all phases and provide cost planning advice to ensure it stays within budget allowances.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of the design and influence cost-effective outcomes by attending design meetings and providing appropriate cost advice when required.
  • Provide design consultants with budget-informed direction in a timely manner to facilitate the design development process within budget parameters.
  • Explore, price, and propose innovative and cost-effective value engineering and design options to the project team and maintain a register of these potential items throughout the project.
  • Identify, price, and submit head contract variations to the client, and negotiate financial outcomes with the client's representatives.
  • Undertake regular quantity verification analysis on the developing design to ensure current scope does not exceed contractual scope and associated budget allowances.
  • In conjunction with the Commercial Manager, develop the project Budget-to-Build to a suitable format for the project, ensuring it is mapped to the original tender budget.

About You

  • Minimum 5 years' industry experience in similar positions.
  • Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Quantity Surveying preferable.
  • Advanced experience in Estimating/Cost Planning, Risk Identification, and Value Engineering, with knowledge and experience of large, complex projects including defence.
  • Demonstrated ability to review the detail of a developing design in accordance with budget requirements, and influence design outcomes accordingly.
  • Sound technical construction knowledge.

Estimated Salary: AU$90,000 - AU$120,000 per annum

We offer a competitive salary package, benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry-leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option, and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the society in which we live and work. We actively support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.



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