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Form of work We are Symal
Symal is a dynamic infrastructure and construction group providing innovative solutions for a diverse range of clients across Australia. We’ve always been a construction company determined to make a meaningful difference and we’re proud to have some of the best in the game working with us. We’re known as a young and ambitious group filled with energy, momentum, and innovation to drive change with bold thinking making us leaders in the building and construction industry. We cover the construction spectrum – from building to civil infrastructure, concrete structures, rail, bridges, plant hire, earthworks and property development.
Together, we’re setting a new benchmark for collaboration, innovation, engineering and outstanding delivery for the construction industry. We are driving change together.
The role
Our civil structures team based in Spotswood are looking for an additional precontracts guru to join their team and price Civil Structure packages. This role will be suitable for someone looking to grow their precontracts career or for an engineer who would like to step into a precontracts role.
Compile and prepare first principles, resource-based cost estimates with fully resourced programs using company-supported estimating programs.
Read and understand private and government specifications, drawings and designs.
Use value engineering principles and innovation to optimize bids
Participate in pre-contract negotiations and tender reviews with senior management
About you
At least 3x years experience either delivering or pricing civil structure scopes of works on large scale infrastructure projects
Relevant experience in estimating projects greater than $10 million
Ability to estimate from First Principles
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Why Symal
We demonstrate genuine care for each other and our environment. As a company built on family values, we respect the views and opinions of others and work hard to create a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for all our people
At Symal, we believe in fostering partnerships today to create a better tomorrow. For our people, that means creating a culture of opportunity, enterprise, inclusion, and equality where we celebrate, nurture, and educate.
Committed to building an engaged and talented workforce, staff incentives include:
Tailored professional development opportunities for career advancement
Opportunities to work on a wide variety of exciting and complex projects
Annual social calendar of activities and events
Bonus leave days including your birthday off and a wellbeing days
Flexible working arrangements
At Symal, we are people people. Our teams are made up of individuals with unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and that is what makes us great. We are diverse and inclusive and encourage you to apply to join us to Build Better Together.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Building. Better. Together
