Are you a driven and detail-oriented Estimating Manager with a strong technical background in foundation and geotechnical design?
Join a respected contractor at the forefront of foundation engineering and play a critical leadership role in driving successful tender outcomes and innovative project solutions. We're looking for a capable leader who thrives in a technical environment, excels in client engagement, and is passionate about winning work that shapes the built environment.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead the tendering and estimating function across geotechnical and piling projects.
- Prepare, review, and submit accurate and competitive tenders – from scope analysis through to pricing and design.
- Produce or manage foundation design concepts for temporary and permanent works.
- Develop and maintain strong client and consultant relationships to ensure repeat business.
- Manage external design consultants and coordinate with internal engineering teams.
- Track tender performance, success rates, and maintain the internal estimating database.
- Guide and mentor junior engineers in the estimating and design process.
- Identify opportunities for innovation in design and delivery methods.
- ✅ Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Geotechnical)
- ✅ 5+ years’ experience in estimating or design management within the civil or foundations sector
- ✅ Strong technical capability in geotechnical and structural design
- ✅ Proven ability to lead tender submissions and work-winning efforts
- ✅ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- ✅ Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
- ✅ OHS General Induction Card
- Rail industry or infrastructure project experience
- Familiarity with estimating software and foundation design tools
- A proactive, collaborative, and commercially focused mindset
- Key leadership role in a niche and high-impact engineering sector
- Work alongside an experienced and collaborative technical team
- Opportunity to shape estimating systems and drive real commercial outcomes
- Strong pipeline of repeat work and long-standing client partnerships
- Career growth with a progressive, values-led organisation