Senior Estimator

Multiworks + You

Are you looking for the opportunity to work within a dynamic civil and utility infrastructure company that has been recognised as a Great Place to Work?

Multiworks provide a range of diversified construction, engineering, environmental and contract maintenance services across a growing number of industry sectors including water, power, rail, transport, defence, and private developments.

About The Role

At Multiworks, we believe that great people are the cornerstone of a great business and know that our success depends on attracting, retaining, and developing the best talent in the industry. As we continue to expand, we are on the hunt for a Senior Estimator.

As a Senior Estimator in the Civil Construction industry, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and competitiveness of our project bids. Your expertise will contribute to the successful delivery of projects by providing detailed cost estimates and analyses

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of detailed cost estimates using first-principles methodologies, including labour, plant, materials and production outputs
• Development of Bills of Quantities (BoQs), pricing schedules and estimate summaries aligned to tender requirements
• Review and interpretation of drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and project documentation to inform methodology and pricing
• Build and structure estimates within Expert Estimation (or equivalent) including direct costs, preliminaries, indirects and margin
• Identification and assessment of risks and opportunities (R&O) including scope gaps, design discrepancies, access constraints, staging and constructability
• Preparation of assumptions, exclusions and commercial qualifications for tender submissions
• Management of subcontractor and supplier RFQs, including scope alignment, pricing normalisation and gap analysis
• Liaison with Project Managers, Engineers, and Delivery Teams to validate methodology, programme and construction approach
• Contribute to tender strategy, value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives
• Maintain estimate accuracy, version control, and auditability throughout the tender lifecycle

About You

• Demonstrated experience in civil construction
• Strong capability in first-principles estimating and rate build-ups
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and translate into practical construction methodology
• Experience working with estimating software (Expert Estimation or similar highly regarded)
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and manage risk and opportunity
• High attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach to estimating
• Confident communicator, capable of engaging with both technical and commercial stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in estimating within the building and construction industry.
• Relevant tertiary or trade qualifications in Engineering, Construction, or similar (preferred)

What's in it for you?

• Great Culture, Great Place to Work certified
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Free onsite parking
• Team events and celebrations
• Access to employee assistance program

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Multiworks is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all diverse background, genders and Indigenous and Torres Strait Islanders.