Snr. Estimators

3 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia BildGroup Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

BildGroup is expanding across
SA, VIC and QLD
, and we're looking for experienced estimators who thrive on challenge, collaboration and delivering smart, competitive tenders.

With 40+ years of civil expertise, BildGroup is one of Australia's leading privately owned contractors. We deliver great projects, but our success starts with our people.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, preparing competitive tenders and working with an experienced delivery team, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll help secure work across a wide range of
civil infrastructure projects
, including earthworks, roads, and large-scale land development.

  • Review and analyse bid and tender documents to fully understand project scope.
  • Interpret drawings, geotechnical reports, cultural heritage and environmental inputs.
  • Develop smart, cost-effective construction methodologies with key stakeholders.
  • Source, negotiate and assess subcontractor and supplier pricing.
  • Conduct cost breakdowns, feasibility analysis and risk assessments.
  • Build accurate estimates incorporating labour, materials, plant and time.
  • Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and Subcontractors to ensure accuracy.
  • Lead internal bid reviews and finalise high-quality tender submissions.
  • Mentor junior estimators/engineers and share best practice.

About You

  • Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar.
  • 5–10+ years' estimating experience in
    civil infrastructure.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Experience with Expert Estimation (or similar software).
  • Bonus experience: sports fields, regional projects, interstate delivery.

Why Join BildGroup?

  • Strong national growth = genuine career progression.
  • Supportive, people-focused culture.
  • Stable pipeline of civil infrastructure projects.
  • Training and education support.
  • Competitive salary + employee benefits.


Opportunities in:
South Australia | Victoria | Queensland


Apply now or message us for a confidential conversation.

We are managing this recruitment process directly. We kindly ask agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this opportunity unless approached by our Talent Acquisition team.

BildGroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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