Estimator

Job description

Freyssinet Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to play a pivotal role in securing and shaping some of Australia’s most technically complex civil and structural projects. This position offers the opportunity to work on iconic infrastructure including post-tensioned bridges, cable-stayed structures, major strengthening works, bearing replacements, and specialist structural systems.

Desired profile

This is a senior role within a high-performing team, suited to someone who enjoys ownership, technical challenge, and influence. You will be instrumental in developing winning strategies, producing high-quality tenders, and partnering closely with our Business Development and Operations teams to convert opportunities into successful projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed tender estimates using first-principles methodologies, material take-offs, cost studies, productivity rates, and historical data.


• Assess tender opportunities, clearly defining scope, identifying risks and opportunities, and presenting commercial and technical recommendations to management.


• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal engineering and construction teams to obtain and validate project information.


• Develop construction methodologies, preliminary programs, and supporting technical documentation for tender submissions.


• Ensure all tender documentation meets quality, compliance, and governance requirements.


• Manage tender handovers to delivery teams, ensuring clarity of scope, risk, and commercial position.


• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and actively follow up on tender outcomes.

About You

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Quantity Surveying.


• Minimum 5 years’ experience in civil, structural, or remedial construction estimating, ideally on bridge or large-scale infrastructure projects.


• Strong technical understanding of post-tensioning, cable-stayed structures, bearing replacements, and specialist structural equipment.


• Commercially astute, with the ability to balance risk, opportunity, and value.


• Confident communicator with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build trust across multidisciplinary teams.


• Highly organised and capable of managing multiple complex tenders concurrently.

About Freyssinet Australia

Freyssinet Australia and New Zealand is a multifaceted specialist contractor providing innovative solutions for remediation, post-tensioning, and specialist civil engineering. We have an unrivalled reputation in specialised civil engineering across Bridges, Structures, Marine, and Industrial sectors. We have local branches in all states of Australia & parts of New Zealand and are present in over 100 countries around the world.