At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to estimate costs for exciting civil construction projects.
- Company: JMT Civil, a trusted name in civil contracting with a people-first culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance incentives, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a stable pipeline of work and regular team events.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on diverse projects while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in Civil Estimating and a degree in Civil Engineering.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
JMT Civil are seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to join our growing civil construction team. This role plays a critical part in securing work across a diverse pipeline of civil projects and working closely with leadership to price work that is both competitive and commercially sound.
You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end tender process, from initial review and pricing through to handover to delivery teams once a project is awarded.
About the role
As a Civil Estimator, you will:
- Review and interpret tender documents, drawings, and specifications
- Complete detailed quantity take-offs across:
- Earthworks
- Drainage & utilities
- Roadworks
- Civil structures
- Prepare accurate, first-principles cost estimates for labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors
- Source, analyse, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Identify risks, constraints, assumptions, and contingencies within tenders
- Assist with tender submissions, including pricing schedules and methodology input
- Provide value-engineering options to optimise cost and constructability
- Attend site inspections where required to assess conditions impacting pricing
- Maintain estimating rates, cost databases, and historical pricing records
- Conduct detailed handovers of successful tenders to project delivery teams
About you
You’ll bring strong civil construction knowledge and commercial awareness, along with:
- 5+ years’ experience in Civil Estimating
- A degree in Civil Engineering or relevant tertiary qualification
- Experience across subdivisions, earthworks, roadworks, utilities, and civil infrastructure
- Exposure to TfNSW projects highly regarded
- Strong understanding of first-principles estimating
- Excellent attention to detail with strong negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential); AutoCAD experience advantageous
- Current Australian driver’s licence
What we offer
- Competitive salary package with performance incentives
- Stable pipeline of civil works with long-term career opportunities
- Supportive, team-focused culture with experienced professionals
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Regular team events
About us
We are a well-established civil contractor delivering quality projects with a strong focus on people, safety, and long-term relationships. Our culture is practical, professional, and built on trust — we value people who take ownership and want to grow with the business.
If you’re a Civil Estimator looking for your next step in a supportive and forward-moving team, we’d love to hear from you.
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