Make it yours
Experience the excitement of building your 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:
As we continue to deliver complex civil infrastructure and renewable energy projects across Australia, we’re looking for a Senior Estimator to join the Pre-Contracts team.
Reporting to the Pre-Contracts Manager and working with the wider team, you will play a key role in the preparation and execution of key tenders across our national business, producing accurate, competitive and commercially smart cost estimates.
Role will be based at our brand-new South Melbourne head office.
Your everyday:
As a Senior Estimator, you will coordinate bid responses across delivery, estimating, commercial and partner inputs, ensuring each submission clearly demonstrates our capability, value and experience.
- Preparing bids and tenders for various defence projects including bridges, intersections, roads and drainage etc
- Monitor current competitive prices, new techniques and cost trends
- Develop accurate estimates through first principles pricing of direct and indirect job costs
- Develop, train and identify improvements to the tendering systems, including facilitating the improvement and upskilling the team
- Identify and implement learning and development opportunities amongst the team
- Be a key contributor in the continual improvement of internal systems and processes
Who are you?
- Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field
- More than 5 years' experience in construction cost planning, tendering or project delivery working on diverse tenders/projects across Infrastructure sector
- Multi-disciplinary estimating experience on projects $10M+
- Ability to lead a tender and work on multiple tenders concurrently
- Experience with Expert Estimation software
- Passion for developing your career with Symal and be mentored by industry experts
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.
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