At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead estimates for major infrastructure projects and collaborate with project teams.
- Company: ACCIONA, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure development.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, wellness support, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team in South Melbourne with clear career pathways.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on iconic projects that shape communities and promote sustainability.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering or construction and strong estimating experience.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society.
Our workforce consists of more than 41,500 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet.
Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity?
Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
- Lead estimates on iconic Victorian infrastructure
- Senior role with direct influence on bid strategy
- Supportive, flexible team in South Melbourne office
- About the Project
ACCIONA delivers complex civil infrastructure, rail, water and geotechnical projects across Victoria.
From major tunnels and stations to transport and water upgrades, our teams help reshape how communities move, live and work.
Based in our South Melbourne corporate office, this role supports key bids and live projects across the state.
You will work closely with project, commercial and engineering leaders to shape competitive, high quality tenders.
About the Opportunity
As Senior Estimator, you lead the development of robust first principles estimates for major Victorian infrastructure projects.
You partner with bids, project managers and engineers to define scope, build pricing strategies and test options.
Working from the South Melbourne office, you guide estimating inputs across civil, rail, tunnelling and water packages.
You report into a senior precontracts or estimating manager and present recommendations to senior leadership, helping ACCIONA secure and deliver complex work.
- Key Accountabilities
- Lead first principles estimates for complex civil packages
- Develop bid pricing and methodology with bid leaders
- Review scope, identify risk and quantify opportunities
- Build benchmark rates and maintain cost databases
- Present estimate outcomes to senior leaders and clients
- Mentor estimators and support capability growth
- Work with planners and engineers to optimise solutions
- Required Skills
- Degree in engineering, construction or related field
- Strong civil or rail infrastructure estimating experience
- Proven background with tier 1 or tier 2 contractors
- Advanced Excel and estimating software capability
- Current right to work in Australia
What We Offer
At ACCIONA, you join a team that delivers some of Australia's most complex civil, rail, water and tunnelling projects.
You work on challenging bids that demand innovation, accuracy and collaboration.
We support your growth with structured development, access to local and global learning programs and clear career pathways.
You also benefit from wellness support, flexible work options, salary packaging and an incentive program for eligible employees.
We actively foster an inclusive culture where every voice is valued.
Senior Estimator in Melbourne employer: ACCIONA
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