Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator | Major Pipeline & Oil and Gas

Randstad is currently partnering with a prominent National Civil Contractor to appoint a Senior Estimator in their Melbourne office.

This organisation is expanding its Major Pipeline Construction arm to meet growing demand in the Oil & Gas sector. You will be joining a rapidly scaling business unit within an ASX-listed company.

The Role

As a Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for leading the financial and technical tender process for high-value pipeline projects. Your focus will be on ensuring cost accuracy for complex civil earthworks and mechanical installations within a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end estimation process for major oil and gas civil packages and national pipeline projects.
• Conduct detailed first-principles estimating for trenching, welding, coating, and testing phases.
• Interpret and apply rigorous compliance standards including AS4041 (Pressure Piping) and AS2885 (Pipelines—Gas and Liquid Petroleum).
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to assess site-specific risks and constructability issues.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure market competitiveness and technical alignment.
• Present final costings and risk assessments to the executive leadership team for approval.
• Engage with clients during the post-tender phase to clarify technical specifications and project methodology.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as an Estimator within the Australian civil construction or oil and gas sectors.
• Deep technical knowledge of pipeline construction methodologies and specialist machinery.
• Proven proficiency in working with AS2885 and AS4041 contract codes and technical standards.
• Advanced skills in industry-standard estimating software (such as Expert Estimation or Candy).
• Strong understanding of Victorian safety and environmental regulations pertaining to energy infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• High level of commercial acumen and the ability to articulate financial risks in a technical context. 🏗️

Why Apply?

How to Apply If you meet the technical requirements for this role, please submit your CV via the apply button. For a confidential discussion regarding the Melbourne civil market, contact Antonio Caione within the Randstad Civil Construction team 0459 670 580 or email antonio.caione@randstad.com.au. 📩

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.