Senior Estimator

Company Description

BESIX Watpac is an Australian multi-disciplinary construction company, backed by a century of global expertise and financial strength. A wholly owned subsidiary of the award-winning international contractor BESIX Group, we specialise in complex construction across all sectors, including building and infrastructure projects.

Today the Group has more than $7B work in hand and is operating in 25 countries, employing 11,000 people globally. The world’s tallest tower, the iconic Burj Khalifa, showcases our innovation and engineering distinction. With international hubs located in Australia, Europe, and the Middle East, we are united by one common purpose - we excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world.

Job Description

BESIX Watpac are looking for a Senior Estimator & Cost Planner to join our Estimating Team working as part of a collaborative team with an excellent culture tendering major projects across the Health, Defence, Commercial, Marine and Rail sectors. 

The key responsibilities of this position include:

• Perform a key role within the Estimating team, ensuring that all aspects relating to resources and costs have been considered
• Maintain an understanding (and associated cost) of current and emerging construction techniques, products and methodologies.
• Establish and maintain regular contact with major suppliers, subcontractors, government authorities, clients and industry consultants where continual contact is important in the achievement of the company's objectives.
• Utilisation of industry software to present cost plans and tenders in a clear and concise format.
• Preparation of tenders on the basis of D&C, GMP, Turnkey and other forms of contract
•  Assist the team in negotiating tenders, conditions, etc
• Collation of cost data directly from industry suppliers, subcontractors and completed projects.
• Monitor project costs and provide cost alternatives as required.

Qualifications

The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience:

• Degree in a relevant discipline together with solid experience in cost planning/estimating experience
• Clear understanding of industry construction techniques and proficient and proven skills in industry software
• Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the external and internal business environment
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision making skills
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills through development of productive relationships with colleagues and team members
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high pressure environment
• Proven high level of professionalism, maturity and candour in daily work ethic
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems

Additional Information

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

• Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
• Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
• Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
• Corporate discounts to gym memberships, meal subscriptions and more.
• Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best.  If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.