At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare cost estimates for transport projects and collaborate with project managers.
- Company: Transport for NSW, dedicated to connecting communities and enhancing transport systems.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and a focus on work-life balance.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with opportunities for growth and support for Aboriginal people and those with disabilities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while gaining valuable skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in engineering or project management; experience in transport infrastructure preferred.
The predicted salary is between 182000 - 192000 $ per year.
Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects
Job location: Newcastle, NSW, AU, 2302
Job reference number: 108545
Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time
Salary range: $122570.0-$131527.0
If you're looking to make a difference in your own backyard, this career is for you. You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.
In this role, you'll:
- Assist the estimating team and Project Managers by preparing high quality cost estimates for transport related projects and maintenance works.
- Review project requirements, scope of works, risk assessments, design information, and schedules, to best inform estimates and enhance estimate accuracy.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in estimating, procurement, and project lifecycles by providing support with project performance reviews, lessons learnt, reporting, and conducting market research to identify innovative practices and cost efficiencies to ensure best practice and competitive estimates.
- Collaborate, develop, and maintain good working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to contribute to the teams ability to remain up to date on market rates, commercial innovations, and benchmark costs effectively.
This role is based in North Region - Newcastle (location negotiable within the Region).
About you:
- You have tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as civil/structural engineering, project management, quantity surveying or equivalent experience.
- You are willing to travel on occasions and be away from home at times to facilitate project needs.
- You have experience in the field of transport infrastructure construction, or maintenance, ideally across roads and bridges.
- You have technical capabilities in understanding project requirements, interpreting design drawings, schedules, and understanding cost estimations.
- You communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others, are analytical and detail orientated, enjoy problem solving and delivering results, and act with integrity.
Who we are:
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve.
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy.
Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 23 August 2026.
For more information about this role, please contact *************@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply.
Estimator (Up to 21 Months Temporary Opportunity) employer: Transport for NSW
Transport for NSW is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and work-life balance of its employees while delivering impactful infrastructure projects. Located in Newcastle, this role offers a collaborative work culture with opportunities for professional growth, as well as a commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. Join us in making a difference in the community while advancing your career in a supportive environment focused on achieving Net Zero goals.
