Senior Cost Estimator

SENIOR COST ESTIMATOR / ENGINEER

About Our Client / The Business We Are Partnered With

Our client is a specialist commercial advisory and project services consultancy with a growing reputation for delivering high-level commercial, estimating and project controls expertise across some of Australia's most significant infrastructure, construction and resources projects. Working alongside major contractors, government agencies, asset owners and delivery teams, the business provides practical, commercially focused solutions that improve project certainty and support successful outcomes on complex capital programmes.

The consultancy has developed a particularly strong presence within the infrastructure sector, supporting major transport, utilities, water, energy and civil construction projects across Australia. Their expertise extends across cost planning, estimating, commercial management, procurement strategy and project advisory services, providing clients with robust commercial insight throughout the entire project lifecycle. Their ability to support large-scale infrastructure investment programmes has positioned them as a trusted advisor to some of the country's most significant project stakeholders.

With a strong emphasis on technical excellence, professional development and industry leadership, the business has built a reputation as a trusted partner on nationally significant infrastructure projects. Employees benefit from direct access to senior industry professionals, broad project exposure and a collaborative culture that promotes long-term career growth.

What They Are Looking For

They are seeking a Senior Cost Estimator / Engineer to join their Brisbane team, reporting directly to senior commercial and project advisory leaders. This position will play a critical role in providing estimating, cost planning and commercial support across major infrastructure, civil engineering and capital works projects.

The role has been created to support continued growth across a substantial pipeline of infrastructure projects currently progressing through planning, procurement and delivery phases. The successful candidate will work closely with clients and project teams to develop robust cost estimates, assess project risks, support procurement activities and contribute to strategic project decision-making on some of Australia's most important infrastructure investments.

This opportunity will suit an experienced estimator or engineer who enjoys working on large-scale infrastructure programmes, has strong analytical capability and thrives in technically complex project environments. The ideal candidate will be commercially aware, detail-oriented and capable of engaging confidently with clients, contractors and senior stakeholders.

Why This Role Is Unique (Impact & Influence)

This is an opportunity to work on some of Australia's largest and most complex infrastructure projects, gaining exposure to nationally significant programmes that will shape communities and economic growth for decades to come.

The successful candidate will work alongside highly experienced commercial and project professionals, developing expertise across estimating, cost planning and infrastructure advisory disciplines while positioning themselves for future leadership opportunities within a growing consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates and cost plans for major infrastructure and civil projects
• Prepare feasibility estimates, budget forecasts and project benchmarking reports
• Support procurement planning and tender evaluation processes
• Analyse project risks and opportunities to improve cost certainty
• Prepare and review quantities, pricing schedules and estimate documentation
• Support project controls, forecasting and cost reporting activities
• Engage with clients, contractors and infrastructure delivery stakeholders
• Assist in developing commercial strategies and project delivery methodologies
• Review project documentation, drawings and technical specifications
• Contribute to value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives
• Support business case development and investment decision-making processes
• Provide commercial insight throughout project planning and delivery phases

Criteria for the Role

• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline
• 8+ years' experience in estimating, cost engineering or project controls
• Strong experience working on major infrastructure, civil engineering, transport, utilities, energy or resources projects
• Excellent understanding of estimating methodologies and cost planning principles
• Proficiency with estimating and project controls software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Professional membership with AIQS, Engineers Australia, RICS or equivalent highly regarded

What’s On Offer

The role offers a salary of up to $230,000 + Superannuation, dependent on experience, technical capability and infrastructure project background.

You will gain exposure to some of Australia's most significant infrastructure programmes while working within a highly regarded advisory business that places genuine emphasis on professional development, mentoring and long-term career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator or cost engineer seeking broader project exposure, direct client engagement and a clear pathway into senior leadership within a growing consultancy environment.

How To Apply

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For a confidential discussion, you can also contact Calum Holland on +61 452 549 639 or email ***email_hidden***.

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