Civil Estimator

About BMD

BMD is a major Australian business specialising in engineering, construction and urban development. As the country’s largest privately owned civil contractor, it operates across Australia and also has a growing presence in the Philippines and the United Kingdom. Guided by a purpose of powering futures and building lasting legacies, the company has spent more than 45 years delivering infrastructure that connects and transforms communities.

About the role

BMD Urban is looking for an experienced Civil Estimator to prepare tenders for a broad mix of civil infrastructure projects in the Northern Territory. The role can be based in the Brisbane office, with travel to NT worksites as needed.

Project types

• Residential and industrial land subdivision developments
• Road infrastructure for government and local council projects across the Northern Territory
• Department of Defence projects
• Large water and sewer upgrade works

Key responsibilities

• Interpret drawings, specifications and scope documents to produce accurate estimates for civil and structural projects.
• Issue supplier and subcontractor packages, compare responses and negotiate to secure competitive, compliant pricing.
• Work with tender and delivery teams to shape construction methodology, project programs, and risk and opportunity registers.
• Produce detailed tender submissions with strong written content.
• Apply first-principles estimating methods and programming capability.
• Track project costs during both bidding and delivery stages and contribute value engineering ideas.

What you need to bring

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or a related discipline, or equivalent trade qualifications.
• At least 5 years of experience in civil construction, with field experience preferred.
• Strong capability with estimating systems and tools, ideally Expert software and Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of project planning tools, including Microsoft Project.
• Proven ability to build accurate first-principles estimates and submission documents under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability and written communication.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel to NT sites when required.

Benefits

• Access specialised learning and development opportunities to support career growth.
• Be acknowledged through annual employee awards and the Thrive recognition platform.
• Support for wellbeing, including mental health assistance and discounted gym membership.
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers, plus flexible working options.
• Extra lifestyle benefits such as novated leasing, Power Perks and retail discounts through hundreds of partner brands.

Diversity and inclusion

BMD promotes a workplace that values difference, inclusion and flexibility. The business is an equal opportunity employer and aims to provide an environment where people from diverse backgrounds can thrive.

Additional information

Applications are reviewed in high volume, so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Agency submissions will not be accepted.