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Freyssinet Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to play a pivotal role in securing and shaping some of Australia’s most technically complex civil and structural projects. This position offers the opportunity to work on iconic infrastructure including post-tensioned bridges, cable-stayed structures, major strengthening works, bearing replacements, and specialist structural systems.

This is a senior role within a high-performing team, suited to someone who enjoys ownership, technical challenge, and influence. You will be instrumental in developing winning strategies, producing high-quality tenders, and partnering closely with our Business Development and Operations teams to convert opportunities into successful projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed tender estimates using first-principles methodologies, material take-offs, cost studies, productivity rates, and historical data.
• Assess tender opportunities, clearly defining scope, identifying risks and opportunities, and presenting commercial and technical recommendations to management.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal engineering and construction teams to obtain and validate project information.
• Develop construction methodologies, preliminary programs, and supporting technical documentation for tender submissions.
• Ensure all tender documentation meets quality, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Manage tender handovers to delivery teams, ensuring clarity of scope, risk, and commercial position.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and actively follow up on tender outcomes.

About You

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in civil, structural, or remedial construction estimating, ideally on bridge or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical understanding of post-tensioning, cable-stayed structures, bearing replacements, and specialist structural equipment.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to balance risk, opportunity, and value.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build trust across multidisciplinary teams.
• Highly organised and capable of managing multiple complex tenders concurrently.

About Us

Freyssinet Australia is a specialist contractor delivering advanced solutions in remediation, post-tensioning, and structural engineering. As part of the Soletanche Freyssinet and VINCI Groups, we combine global expertise with strong local delivery to support Australia’s most critical infrastructure.

Freyssinet is committed to diversity and inclusion. We recruit based on skills, motivation, and cultural fit, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV to Rachel Greenway at rgreenway@freyssinet.com.au or apply via the provided link.