Role Seniority - junior

More about the Junior Estimator role at Seymour Whyte

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

Our Estimating team delivers an impressive EOI and tender conversion rate, securing complex, high‑profile projects and playing a pivotal role in shaping winning strategies that set our delivery teams up for success.

We’re seeking a Junior Estimator to join our team at our Eight Mile Plains head office. This is a rare opportunity for a motivated Civil Project Engineer to step into Pre‑Contracts, apply their project delivery knowledge to tender development and receive hands‑on training and development from some of the most experienced estimators in the industry.

In this role, you’ll contribute to a variety of tenders for a diverse range of clients while developing your estimating skills in a supportive, collaborative environment.

If you’re driven, eager to learn, open to feedback and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role:

• Work closely with the estimating team to prepare accurate tender estimates

and support the development of bid proposals and submission documents for civil construction projects

• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, subcontractors and

suppliers

• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to request quotes and gather

pricing for materials, labour and services

• Assist with early‑stage procurement activities on new projects, including

managing RFQs in line with tender programs

• Contribute to estimating quantities and costs, identify schedule

discrepancies, and ensure timely completion of tender estimates

• Maintain accurate records of correspondence, calculations, and methodologies

throughout each tender process

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

• Experience delivering civil infrastructure construction projects

• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and

external stakeholders

• Effective time‑management and multitasking skills, with the ability to meet

tight deadlines and handle feedback professionally

• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a

high-performing Pre-Contracts team

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

About Seymour Whyte:

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:

• Career Development: training, mentoring and leadership development programs.

• Generous Leave Benefits: purchased leave program, paid parental leave and

birthday leave - have your birthday off on us!

• Health & Wellbeing: discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations,

fertility benefits and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Financial Wellbeing: competitive remuneration and employee share program.

• Lifestyle Perks: enjoy shopping, fitness and wellbeing discounts through our

Flare and WHEREFIT partnerships including discounted gym memberships and classes.

How to apply:

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role.

• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment

medical and criminal history check.

• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work

in Australia.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Reference code: 494777

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Seymour Whyte team will be there to support your growth.

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate tender estimates
• Building relationships with stakeholders
• Coordinating with suppliers for quotes

Key Strengths

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
• ️ Experience delivering civil infrastructure construction projects
• ️ Strong communication skills
• ⏰ Effective time-management and multitasking skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Familiarity with procurement activities

A Final Note: This is a role with Seymour Whyte not with Hatch.