Estimator (Up to 21 Months Temporary Opportunity)
Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects
Job location:
Wollongong, NSW, AU, 2500
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Job reference number: 108540
Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time
Salary range: $122570.0-$131527.0
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If you’re looking to make a difference in your own backyard, this career is for you.
You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.
In this role, you'll:
Assist the estimating team and Project Managers by preparing high quality cost estimates for transport related projects and maintenance works.
Review project requirements, scope of works, risk assessments, design information, and schedules, to best inform estimates and enhance estimate accuracy.
Contribute to continuous improvement in estimating, procurement, and project lifecycles by providing support with project performance reviews, lessons learnt, reporting, and conducting market research to identify innovative practices and cost efficiencies to ensure best practice and competitive estimates.
Collaborate, develop, and maintain good working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to contribute to the teams ability to remain up to date on market rates, commercial innovations, and benchmark costs effectively.
This role is based within South Region - Wollongong (location negotiable within the Region)
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
You have tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as civil/structural engineering, project management, quantity surveying or equivalent experience.
You are willing to travel on occasions and be away from home at times to facilitate project needs.
You have experience in the field of transport infrastructure construction, or maintenance. Ideally across roads and bridges. You have technical capabilities in understanding project requirements, interpreting design drawings, schedules, and understanding cost estimations.
You communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others, are analytical and detail orientated, enjoy problem solving and delivering results, and act with integrity.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 23 August 2026
For more information about this role, please contact
[email protected].
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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