21st July, 2026
JUNIOR ESTIMATOR | RIVERVALE, WA | FULL TIME
Red Dust Holdings (RDH) is a privately owned Civil Construction, Heavy Haulage and Mining Services contractor operating across Regional Western Australia. We deliver a wide range of civil and earthmoving solutions to a diverse client base, supported by a strong commitment to safety, quality and teamwork. Our continued growth is driven by our values of honesty, integrity and respect, and our focus on building strong relationships with our clients, our people and the communities we work within.
Due to continued growth, RDH are seeking a Junior Estimator to join our Perth team to become a key contributor to our tendering & pre-contracts function.
What you'll be doing
Working alongside experienced estimators and contract teams, you'll play an integral role in supporting the tendering process from opportunity identification through to project handover.
This is an excellent opportunity for a fresh graduate, looking to build a career in Estimating, Contract Admin, with potential for long-term progression into Project Engineering and Project Management within the civil construction industry.
This is a full-time position based in our Perth (Rivervale) office, working Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week). Please note this is not a FIFO role and relocation assistance is not available.
Role Responsibilities
- Capture new tender opportunities from various sources, and maintain our Tender Register and or Procore software as applicable (training provided)
- Liaise and coordinate with other team members within the business, to relay, gather information, compile tender documentation and prepare submissions to the client.
- Assist with subcontractor and materials enquiries and review subsequent quotations and follow up as needed
- Assist in build-up of an accurate cost estimates in analytical format using our Expert Estimation software (full training provided)
- Assist in preparation of Works Schedules using MS Project (training provided)
- Assist in Preparing and presenting handover documentation to the contract delivery team once a tender is awarded
- Liaise with construction teams to ensure output & resource data collected from completed works - vital for refining and improving future tender submissions
Skills, Experience & Abilities - Someone able to manage and prioritise multiple tenders concurrently, working under tight deadlines
- A hands-on, practical mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable liaising across teams and preparedness to learn
- Attention to detail – accurate, thorough and organised in documentation and data handling
- Ideally, a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a construction-related degree / diploma (though not essential if you show aptitude and willingness to learn)
- Solid proficiency with MS Office (especially Excel, Word)
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Why work for Red Dust Holdings? - Gain hands-on training and structured exposure to estimating, contract admin, scheduling and project handover.
- Be part of a values-driven, safety-conscious workplace that supports staff development and long-term career progression
- Permanent full-time employment with all leave entitlements & weekly payroll
- A supportive leadership team with extensive operational and site experience.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and team-focused workplace culture.
- Genuine recognition for your contribution - you'll be valued as a member of the team, not just a number.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available for you and your immediate family
- Be recognised for your work in a privately owned business where you're more than just a number
Please note: This is a Perth-based position. FIFO and relocation assistance are not available for this role. If you're looking to build your career with a well-established civil contractor delivering a wide range of civil, mining and infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply via SEEK with your resume, or email it directly to jobs@reddustholdings.com.au
For a confidential discussion about the role, contact our Recruitment Team on (08) 9965 4891
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