Senior Estimator

BildGroup is hiring a Senior Estimator into our Infrastructure team at Campbellfield. This role sits across energy and defence work rather than straight roads and bridges, and you will be pricing into Queensland and South Australia as well as Victoria. Reporting to the General Manager, Infrastructure, you own the commercial position on the bid, not just the numbers underneath it.At BildGroup, we believe in helping you thrive, in your career, your passions, and your purpose. Here, you'll find a workplace that inspires you to bring your best, supports your journey every step of the way, and genuinely cares about your success.
What you will be doing

• Lead estimates on energy and defence civil packages, building rates up from first principles
• Set the commercial position on the bid, covering risk, opportunity, margin and cash flow, and put it to the General Manager, Infrastructure
• Build and work supplier and subcontractor markets in Queensland and South Australia so we price off real numbers, not placeholders
• Work with delivery and plant on methodology, programme and production rates before the number is committed
• Stay with the estimate through award and handover so the delivery team starts on a budget that holds

What you will need

• Senior estimating experience on civil infrastructure, including energy, defence or comparable work on secured or heavily specified sites
• Commercial depth. You can price risk, read a contract, scope a subcontract package and defend a margin under pressure
• Working knowledge of supplier and subcontractor markets in Queensland, South Australia or both
• The ability to build rates from first principles, including take-off and mark-up in Bluebeam
• A civil engineering or construction management qualification, a trade background, or equivalent estimating experience

Useful, but not essential
Experience with AS 4000 or AS 4902 contract frameworks, defence estate or base infrastructure work, or renewables and grid connection packages.

What you can expect

• Permanent full time, office based at Campbellfield
• Work across the Infrastructure division's tenders in more than one state, rather than sitting on a single sector
• The commercial call on the bid sits with you and the General Manager, Infrastructure, not three levels above you
• Income protection and an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• BildUp, our online learning platform, plus the Bild Leadership Program and our employee referral program

When you join BildGroup, you're not just part of a workforce. You're part of a family dedicated to making a difference. No matter the mark you want to make on the world, we're here to support you.

• You'll belong from day one. We invest in genuine connection, inclusion, and gender diversity so every person on the team feels at home.
• Your safety and wellbeing matter to us. From income protection to an Employee Assistance Program, we make sure you and your family have real support behind you.
• We back your growth. Through our learning platform, leadership programs, and referral rewards, there's always a next step available if you want it.
• We do work that matters beyond the worksite. Volunteering, community partnerships, and our internal innovation initiative b.hive connect you to impact that goes further than the job.

Proudly Australian-owned, we build the infrastructure and spaces that bring communities to life. From urban development and sports fields to road construction and maintenance, our diverse projects shape the world around us.
We started as a family business, and while we've grown into a major corporation, our values remain the same. Success, to us, isn't just about what we build. It's about how our people grow and flourish.

At BildGroup, we're here to empower you, fuel your ambitions, and create an environment where you feel valued, supported, and inspired.

At BildGroup, your voice matters, your growth is a priority, and your potential is limitless. Ready to make your mark? Let's do it together.

We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just buzzwords, they are the foundation of a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We invite people from all walks of life to join us. Whether you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a veteran or someone with a unique cultural or life experience, we encourage you to apply.

BildGroup is managing this recruitment directly. Unsolicited candidate profiles and cold outreach will not be accepted and do not constitute an introduction.