Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Senior Estimator
Lead estimating team and drive tender pricing for water infrastructure projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves leading an estimating team, working closely with operational, engineering and business development stakeholders to produce accurate, competitive price proposals that meet Downer’s high standards. • Lead, coach, and develop the estimating team to produce accurate, timely, and competitive tender pricing. • Drive estimating excellence through robust processes, continuous improvement, and development of estimating tools. • Oversee bid preparation, including methodology reviews, risk and commercial assessments, and tender governance. • Collaborate with internal teams on project pricing, variations, budget development, and handover. • Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and partners while contributing market insights and bid strategy. • Participate in development pathways such as THRIVE leadership programmes and EmpowHER.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸team lead
- ▸estimating tools
- ▸bid preparation
- ▸project pricing
- ▸client relations
What You Bring
The ideal candidate holds a tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related field, has at least three years of estimating experience and a proven track record of leading teams and delivering successful tenders. Strong analytical, commercial and risk‑assessment skills, as well as excellent communication and a commitment to Zero Harm, are essential. • Hold a tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related discipline. • Possess 3+ years of experience in a construction estimating environment, including team leadership. • Demonstrate strong analytical, commercial and risk‑assessment capabilities. • Exhibit exceptional communication and people‑leadership skills with a commitment to Zero Harm.
Requirements
- ▸quantity surveying
- ▸engineering
- ▸3+ years
- ▸estimating
- ▸leadership
- ▸risk assessment
Benefits
Downer offers a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements, modern office facilities and access to a range of employee discounts. The organisation also provides development pathways such as THRIVE leadership programmes and EmpowHER, and a supportive culture focused on team development and succession planning. • Receive a competitive remuneration package with career progression opportunities across Downer’s trans‑Tasman network. • Enjoy flexible working options, modern office facilities and on‑site parking. • Access Perks@Downer discounts on travel, technology, retail, wellbeing and more.
Work Environment
Hybrid