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 Symal, a proudly different group of companies with a story of significant growth, pushing what's possible as one of Australia's largest self-performing contractors.

We innovate with intent, problem solving and delivering the best outcomes to our partners, communities and each other. That's what has made Symal a success and will continue to into the future.

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 Estimator to join our high-performing Symal Infrastructure estimating team.

Working across a diverse range of civil infrastructure projects, you'll be responsible for preparing competitive and accurate tenders, developing construction methodologies, engaging with subcontractors and suppliers, and supporting the successful handover of projects to our delivery teams.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced industry professionals on complex projects while continuing to grow your technical, commercial and stakeholder management capabilities.

Your everyday:

• Prepare detailed estimates, quantity take-offs and tender submissions for major civil infrastructure projects.
• Develop innovative construction methodologies, staging plans and value-driven solutions that enhance tender competitiveness.
• Engage with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to obtain pricing, assess risks and validate delivery approaches.
• Identify and manage commercial, contractual and construction risks throughout the tender process.
• Support tender reviews, client presentations, project handovers and continuous improvement initiatives across the estimating function.

Who are you?

• An estimator or construction professional with experience in civil construction, infrastructure, construction management or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of quantity take-offs, construction methodologies, tender preparation and pricing principles.
• Commercially minded with the ability to identify project risks and opportunities.
• A strong communicator who can build effective relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Organised, detail-oriented and motivated to contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

A career with us

At Symal, 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 at Symal.

• 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 Symal. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra, helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.