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Estimator

Duratec
Department:Construction
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Newcastle
Location:Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Experience:Entry level
Estimated Salary:A$60,000 - A$80,000
Skills:
ESTIMATINGCONSTRUCTIONREMEDIATIONDEFENCEINFRASTRUCTURECOST ESTIMATIONQUANTITY SURVEYINGENGINEERINGTENDER PREPARATION
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Job Description

Posted on: August 25, 2025

  • Prepare, present and deliver tenders
  • Industry experience
  • Suitable for someone with remediation, defence and infrastructure experience

Be responsible for estimating tender quotes and ensuring that tenders are accurate and submitted on time for various construction remediation projects across our growing NSW division. THE ROLE

  • Prepare and develop accurate cost estimates
  • Compile accurate material quantity take-offs to develop bills of quantities
  • Assist preparing and developing construction methodologies, programs and submission documentation
  • Develop estimates from first principles using site productivity rates
  • Prepare risk and opportunity including cost escalation analysis for estimates
  • Review designs and engineering specifications for cost effectiveness and suggest alternatives where applicable
  • Hand over detailed tenders with traceability and support into pre-contracts and delivery

About You

  • Previous experience in estimating in Defence, Construction and/or building remediation
  • Strong interpersonal skills, confidence, professionalism and self-motivation
  • A strong financial and commercial acumen
  • High level attention to detail and the ability to work to set timeframes while multitasking
  • Capability to present your estimates to Senior Management for approval to submit
  • Actively seek additional information or clarification through RFI’s to the Client to ensure a complete set of tender documents
  • Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or similar equivalent

The Benefits

  • Ongoing rewards & recognition programs
  • Access to everyday discounts from Australia’s leading retailers with Flare
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee referral programs up to $2000
  • Salary sacrifice options
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Novated lease options
  • First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers

About Us The Duratec group of Companies is an ASX listed, solutions–driven business specialising in the protection, remediation, and enhancement of steel and concrete structures. We provide whole-of -life engineering, construction, and maintenance services with a Company focus on sustainably extending the life of the built environment. We’ve been around since 2010 giving us solid foundations and we’re currently on an exciting trajectory of growth. Operating across Australia and Papua New Guinea, we work on projects in Defence, mining, energy, marine, infrastructure, and building and facades. Our reputation for collaboration and successful project delivery has resulted in Australia-wide expansion of the business and we’re dedicated to forming new branches across Australasia. We have a workforce of approximately 1,200 people across 19 locations spanning every State and Territory in Australia. We have an exciting future ahead and it’s a great time to join the team!

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