Senior Estimator

About BMD

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. As the largest privately owned civil contractor in Australia, BMD is at the forefront of excellence, with a growing international footprint extending to the Philippines and the United Kingdom.

Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies, we deliver complex infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. For over 45 years, our diverse portfolio of projects and roles provides exceptional opportunities for our people to grow and make a lasting impact. As part of our team, you’ll help deliver challenging projects, supported by leadership within an inclusive people-first culture.

About the Role

Reporting to the Pre-Contracts Manager, you'll take ownership of complex tenders from initial review through to submission and project handover.

You'll work closely with operational leaders, clients, suppliers and subcontractors to develop winning strategies and commercially sound estimates that position BMD for continued success.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and submission of major civil infrastructure tenders
• Develop detailed cost estimates, pricing strategies and risk assessments
• Source and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations Analyse project risks, opportunities and market conditions
• Coordinate tender meetings, site inspections and stakeholder engagement
• Support contract negotiations and successful project handovers
• Mentor and develop junior estimators within the team
• Foster strong relationships across clients, consultants and delivery teams

About you:

We're interested in speaking with experienced estimators who have delivered successful tenders within the civil infrastructure sector.

What you’ll bring:

• 8+ years estimating experience within civil construction
• Experience across transport, defence, resources or major infrastructure projects
• Strong capability in cost planning, risk assessment and commercial analysis
• Exposure to bridge, structural concrete of FRP (form, reinforcement and pour) works highly regarded
• Experience using Expert Estimation or similar estimating software
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor others

Benefits

We believe our people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer benefits that go beyond the basics:

• grow your career with specialised learning and development programs
• be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform
• prioritise wellbeing with mental health support and discounted gym access
• support your family with paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and flexible work arrangements available
• access perks with novated leasing, specialised Power Perks and discounts with hundreds of retailers.

Diversity and inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.

We’re a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global/careers