" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Estimator\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"24097\"\u003e Corporate \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"24098\"\u003e Pre-Contracts \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"24099\"\u003e QLD Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"24100\"\u003e Permanent \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 29/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrowing national Civil Contractor with focus on infrastructure projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive base plus super paid weekly\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFamily owned and run business with excellent culture\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eWith over 25 years of experience across Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, Whittens is a family-owned national Australian civil construction contractor. We deliver both large-scale and technically complex FRP, concrete, earthworks and civil infrastructure projects for major mining and infrastructure clients. \u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Built on strong relationships and a team-focused culture, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive and respectful workplace where our people can develop their skills and contribute to successful project outcomes.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour role:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReporting to the Director, we are looking for a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSenior\u0026nbsp;Estimator\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to join our growing East coast operations team based on the Sunshine Coast.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey responsibilities of the role will be to work across a range of Civil Infrastructure construction projects in order to deliver timely and accurate estimates that ensure the on-going success and growth of Whittens.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eThe successful candidate will provide first class estimation and contracts management capabilities as well as efficiently delivering estimates to the estimation team and developing and maintaining strong working relationships at all levels internally and externally.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Role:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide First Principal Estimating Processes from end-to-end\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare and price estimates in their entirety and develop detailed project budgets\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeer review of estimates completed by other estimators to ensure accurate pricing is prepared\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare risk and opportunity analysis prior to tendering\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeliver tender assumptions, clarifications, and queries\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare submission of progress, variations and claims documentation and price drawing changes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdminister relevant correspondence as required in conjunction with Head of Commercial\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify issues affecting compliance and action to correct in conjunction by clearly communicating all risks, opportunities and tender conditions to the Director\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild and maintain strong working relationships with the client, sub-contractors, suppliers, contractors and all other external bodies\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience in a similar role within the Civil Construction or Infrastructure industries \u0026ndash;\u003cstrong\u003eexposure to remote Concrete / FRP / Earthworks projects\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFormal tertiary educations in QS, Engineering, Project Management, Contracts Management or similar -\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA minimum 10 years Estimating experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the National Code of Practice, procurement and construction methodology\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpert Estimating software experience -\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003edesirable\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExposure to tenders on large scale self-perform projects from $10-100M\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong attention to detail and accuracy\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelf-starter with ability to communicate with all stakeholder levels\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat we offer:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhittens are committed to investing in our people, offering learning and development opportunities to build on the skills and experience you bring. You can be assured that there are opportunities beyond the current project to build your career with us.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive salary package plus super paid weekly\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscounted Health Insurance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid Parental Leave\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNovated Lease options\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn country 482 transfer Visa Sponsorship\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork amongst engaged leaders and collaborative teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSafety being at the forefront of everything we do\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEligibility for cash bonuses as part the employee referral program\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull Relocation package if required to the Sunshine Coast\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Whittens is committed to workplace diversity. We support women in civil construction, champion Indigenous partnerships and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that this role is being sourced through Whittens directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"921349\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "