Estimations Manager

SUEZ is a global leader in environmental services, dedicated to supporting sustainable resource management across water and waste. With a presence in over 40 countries and decades of expertise, SUEZ partners with communities, governments, and industries to deliver innovative solutions that protect and preserve the planet.

In Australia and New Zealand, SUEZ plays a vital role in delivering essential infrastructure and services, driving the circular economy, and contributing to a more sustainable future. Joining SUEZ means being part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to innovation, collaboration, and long-term impact.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Proposals ANZ, the Estimation Manager is a senior leadership role within the Proposals team, responsible for leading the development of accurate, competitive, and commercially robust cost estimates for major water infrastructure opportunities across Australia and New Zealand.

As the owner of the complete pricing model, the Estimation Manager is accountable for managing the end-to-end estimating process across a diverse portfolio of tenders, including Design & Construct (D&C), Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Design-Build-Operate-Maintain (DBOM), and BOOT delivery models. Working at the centre of the bid team, the role coordinates cost inputs from engineering, operations, procurement, commercial, and project delivery functions to ensure all pricing assumptions are aligned, defensible, and reflective of project risks and opportunities.

The successful candidate will develop first-principles estimates supported by supplier and subcontractor quotations, historical project data, internal benchmarks, and global SUEZ expertise. The role requires strong commercial acumen, technical understanding, and stakeholder management skills to challenge assumptions, identify value engineering opportunities, and support the development of winning proposals.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimating professional to play a pivotal role in securing major infrastructure projects that contribute to the delivery of safe, sustainable, and resilient water solutions for communities across Australia and New Zealand.

About you

You are an experienced estimating professional with a qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline, and bring at least 8–10 years of experience in cost estimation within the water, infrastructure, industrial, or utilities sectors.

You have successfully led end-to-end estimates for large, complex tenders, ideally valued at over $50 million, and are adept at managing multiple bids simultaneously within tight timeframes. You possess strong commercial acumen and expertise in developing first-principles estimates, cost models, and pricing strategies across D&C, DBOM, and O&M delivery models.

Advanced Excel skills and experience with estimating software are essential. Exposure to the Australian water sector, major utility procurement frameworks, and EPC/EPCM project delivery environments will be highly regarded.

Most importantly, you are a collaborative and influential stakeholder manager who can effectively bring together technical, commercial, operational, and procurement teams to deliver high-quality, competitive proposals.

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