Make it yours

Experience the excitement of building your estimating career in our evolving construction company, where people and performance make amazing things happen.

Who we are

We're Locale, a proud part of the Symal Group, delivering essential civil construction and utility projects that help connect communities and keep critical infrastructure running.

We innovate with intent, solving problems and delivering the best outcomes for our clients, communities and each other. Our success is built on strong relationships, technical expertise and a commitment to doing things the right way.

It's not what we do that defines us, it's how we do it, building better together.

The role

We're looking for an experienced Estimator to join the Locale team and play a key role in securing and setting up successful projects.

Working closely with Project Managers, suppliers and delivery teams, you'll lead the estimating and tendering process from initial enquiry through to submission and project handover. You'll prepare accurate cost estimates, identify commercial and delivery risks, and help develop practical construction methodologies that support successful project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator who enjoys ownership, collaboration and contributing to a growing business delivering complex civil and utility infrastructure projects.

Your everyday:

• Lead the end-to-end tender and estimating process, ensuring high-quality and compliant submissions are delivered on time.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates covering labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Source and evaluate supplier and subcontractor pricing to secure competitive and commercially sound outcomes.
• Work closely with operations teams to identify risks and develop practical construction methodologies and delivery strategies.
• Support successful project delivery through detailed commercial handovers, including budgets, assumptions, procurement status and key project risks.

Who are you?

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Previous estimating experience within civil construction, utilities, infrastructure or related industries.
• Strong understanding of quantity take-offs, tender preparation, pricing and commercial risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong supplier and client relationships.
• Highly organised with strong analytical skills, commercial acumen and attention to detail.

A career with us

At Locale, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career with us.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we're here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of our business. Our leading-edge work and team culture help bring out the best in our people, while our social calendar is packed with opportunities to connect, celebrate and grow together.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress