Estimator

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples’ courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don’t stand still – there are always opportunities to do more and do better.

• Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more.
   
• Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy.
   
• Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us – it’s a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way! You’ll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation and Black Dog Institute, in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry.
   
• Do we offer a ‘competitive’ salary package? Of course! Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more.
   

What’s on offer?

We're looking for an Estimator to join our Eastern Region Construction (ERC) team in NSW, with the opportunity to work from our Campbelltown, Dapto or Thornton offices.

Reporting to the Pre-Contracts Manager, you'll be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates across a diverse range of civil infrastructure projects for government and private sector clients throughout NSW.

Working as part of a collaborative Pre-Contracts team, you'll contribute to the development of pricing, methodologies and tender submissions while building strong relationships with project teams, subcontractors and suppliers. This role offers the opportunity to further develop your technical and commercial skills while making a meaningful contribution to successful project outcomes.
 

What you'll do

• Review tender documentation including specifications, drawings and project requirements.
• Assist with site visits to develop construction methodologies, pricing assumptions and identify project risks.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, scopes of work and resource requirements to support estimate development.
• Compile accurate cost estimates using first-principles estimating techniques and historical project data.
• Source and obtain pricing from subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring competitive and compliant submissions.
• Support the preparation and coordination of tender submissions to meet client requirements and deadlines.
• Assist in analysing pricing, identifying risks and opportunities, and contributing to value-driven solutions.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and Commercial teams to develop practical and competitive bids.
• Contribute to tender reviews and support the handover of successful projects to delivery teams.
• Maintain estimating records, cost databases and lessons learned to support continuous
   

How you’ll connect to the role

Our Civil and Manufacturing team is seeking an Estimator with experience or exposure to civil infrastructure, road construction or related projects. You may come from an estimating, engineering, project coordination or delivery background and be looking to further develop your career within a collaborative pre-contracts environment.

You'll have a sound understanding of construction methodologies and project costs, along with strong attention to detail and the ability to build positive working relationships with stakeholders. We're looking for someone who is eager to learn, enjoys working as part of a team, and takes pride in delivering high-quality outcomes.

Experience with quantity take-offs, cost estimating and estimating software such as Expert Estimation or Benchmark will be highly regarded, however training and development opportunities will be available for the right candidate.

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.

We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.

If our values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position. If you’re not sure that you meet 100% of the selection criteria, that’s okay, we would still like to hear from you and potentially discuss how your skills could be utilised at Fulton Hogan.

For over 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.