Senior Estimator & Design Support

Browns Piling, NSW

05/06/2026

Australian CitizenPermanent Residency

Full TimeUrbanTender SpecificationsDesign EngineeringProcurementContractingRisk AnalysisCivilCivil ConstructionPilingReporting

Job Description

As a Senior Estimator & Design Support with Browns Piling in New South Wales, you will assist and grow our capability in estimating and tender support. You’ll support pre-tender planning, collect and coordinate tender requirements, engage suppliers/subcontractors, and help prepare compliant, competitive tender submissions. You’ll also contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes and support project handover to delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

Follow Browns’ QSE management systems and Browns Estimation Process to deliver accurate, timely tender responses
Collect and coordinate tender information and requirements (scope, time, cost, QA, risk, procurement and communication requirements)
Define scope and develop work breakdowns using BOQ, drawings and take-offs; maintain the tender register
Engage and issue RFTs to subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing (including alternative solutions where appropriate)
Develop and present cost estimates for internal review and external submissions; submit tenders for review in line with internal delegation requirements
Assist with preliminary pile design inputs/methodology and contribute to estimating durations and tender programs
Attend tender interviews and site inspections as required
Support project handover to project teams (scope, program, methodology, budget)
Proactively seek process improvements to enhance business results and tender outcomes

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

5+ years’ experience in estimating (ideally within civil, geotechnical, piling or construction environments)
Sound understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to interpret drawings/BOQs (plan reading)
Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering (or similar) is desirable
Strong commercial judgement and decision-making capability
Proven ability to meet deadlines while maintaining agreed quality standards

Desirable

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)
Computer literacy with estimating and scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project / Primavera P6) is advantageous
Collaborative team player with a proactive, practical and improvement-focused approach
Commitment to safety and compliance (OHS/WHS)

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Diversity & Inclusion

Delta Group embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, irrespective of gender, age, language, disability, ethnicity, cultural background, socio-economic and marital status, sexual orientation or religious belief.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace, including for individuals who have served or continue to serve in the Australian Defence Force.

We also appreciate and respect the diversity of First Nations Australians, recognising and valuing Aboriginal cultural knowledge as a significant contributor to our operational and organisational capacity.