Lead Estimator

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Location
West Perth, Western Australia
Category
Construction
Salary
$200,000 - $230,000 Yearly
Posted
13-Nov-2026
Work type
Permanent
Contact
Naomi Byrne
Reference
194273
Chandler Macleod is working exclusively on a senior Lead Estimator opportunity with a privately owned, Australian remote-area infrastructure contractor, delivering non-process infrastructure (NPI) packages for major resources projects across Western Australia.

The Opportunity
This is a senior, hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of tender strategy from opportunity through to submission —building robust, auditable cost models from first principles and partnering with internal stakeholders and key subcontractors/suppliers.

Key responsibilities
  • Lead the timely completion of tenders and budget estimate submissions
  • Develop tender strategies, implementation plans and tender schedules
  • Work closely with operations to review methodologies and constructability
  • Maintain and improve estimating systems, templates and model governance
  • Lead tender site visits and stakeholder presentations where required
  • Review and quality-check estimates with senior leadership prior to submission
  • Lead preparation and review of tender clarifications
  • Build and maintain subcontractor/supplier relationships
  • Drive benchmarking and continuous improvement across estimating practices
About You
  • 15+ years’ estimating experience across NPI scopes, including contractor delivery
  • Strong capability presenting estimates for review and sign-off
  • Proven record of delivering submissions to deadline
  • Advanced skills in MS Project and Excel(Primavera desirable)
  • Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and stakeholder management
  • Qualification in QS / Building / Engineering(desirable)
What’s on offer
  • Very attractive base salary + super(dependent on experience)
  • Permanent position based in Inner City( close to the city + public transport)
  • Some hybrid flexibility (approx. 1 day WFH, with office presence expected during key tender periods)
  • Free on-street parking  
  • Quarterly team social event(s)
Apply now
Submit your CV for a confidential discussion. Applicants must have full Australian working rights and be residing in Perth.

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