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If you’ve been working on regional projects and are looking for a CBD role, here is an opportunity to transition into a rewarding Estimating career- while remaining within your technical wheelhouse.
  
Kotahi Consulting are partnered with a leading infrastructure and energy contractor to recruit an Estimator to join their high-performing pre-contracts team, based in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD. You’ll be part of a team of 8 experienced professionals, working on major high-pressure gas pipeline projects across Australia and PNG – typically valued at $100M+.
  
This is a rare chance to bring your field experience into a pre-contracts environment, while building a long-term future in a dynamic, high-growth organisation.
  
  
About the Role:

• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, and Commercial teams to prepare detailed estimates for major gas pipeline and civil infrastructure projects
• Analyse project plans, technical specifications, and scope documents to develop accurate pricing models
• Engage with suppliers and subcontractors for pricing and technical inputs
• Contribute to tender submissions and support bid strategy development
• Office-based role in the Eagle Street precinct, with flexible work practices available

  
  
About You:

• Degree qualified in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• Approximately 5 years’ post-grad experience, ideally in construction of pipelines
• Strong site-based experience (FIFO/DIDO), now looking for a city-based role
• High attention to detail and strong commercial acumen
• A genuine interest in transitioning into Estimating and pre-contracts

  
Why Apply?  

• Long-term opportunity with a respected industry leader
• Learn Estimating while maintaining an opportunity to revert to a field-based role in the future
• High-value, complex projects across Australia and PNG
• Collaborative team culture and career development support
• Competitive base salary ($160–170k) + super + benefits

  
Apply Now
  
If you’re ready to trade your high-vis for high-value estimating work in the Brisbane CBD, we’d love to hear from you. Please call Jeremy Innes on 0406 200 040 or email jeremy@kotahi.com.au

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