DNE CIVIL is a growing civil construction and plant hire company we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Estimator/Engineer with a keen interest in estimating and leading tender packages. This role is for long-term employment with a limitless opportunity to grow and become the company's lead estimator or project manager. You will be based in our Ipswich Head Office

About the role:

As a Junior Civil Estimator, you will be responsible for the tendering of trades including scopes of work, cost planning, and preparation of estimates, tender pricing and submissions for key projects across Queensland.

Reporting to Estimating Lead, you will be responsible for, but not limited to the below;

Maintain strong personable & commercial relationships with Clients, Consultants and Sub-Contractors

Tender pricing, including rating of any Bill of Quantities provided

Ensure full scope of work is costed for construction tenders

Prepare schedule of preliminaries costs

Provide estimating advice and comparative cost advice for alternatives if offered

Identify risks and opportunities in design and tender documents and explore alternatives in order to ensure the targeted project margin is met or exceeded

Review and critically assess estimates provided by subcontractor pricing

Preparation of tenders and BoQ's

Completion of tender schedules and submission of tenders

Submission of RFI's

Essential Skills and Experience:

Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying

1-3 years’ experience in civil engineering or estimating

Proven experience working within quantity surveying, estimating or engineering space

Onsite experience will be considered advantageous

Experience in all aspects of the tender process including analysis and reporting, procurement of subcontractors and suppliers and programming of works

Excellent verbal and written communication skills