Job 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. Our ethos is ‘building the best together’, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

BESIX Watpac are looking for a Senior Estimator to join our South Australia team, compiling tenders and cost plans for major projects and pursuits across a diverse range of sectors.

The key responsibilities of this position include:

• Contribute to the Estimating team by preparing accurate cost plans and tenders, ensuring all resources, costs, and methodologies are thoroughly considered.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging construction techniques, products, and their associated costs.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, clients, and relevant authorities to support business objectives.
• Prepare and negotiate tenders across multiple contract forms, using industry software to present clear and concise estimates.
• Source and analyse cost data from suppliers, subcontractors, and completed projects to monitor project costs and recommend cost alternatives.

Qualifications

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

• Degree in a relevant discipline together with demonstrated experience in cost planning/estimating.
• 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.

Additional Information

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term opportunities for career development, 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.