Win More Tenders.
Cut the Overhead.
On-demand civil estimating from a Sydney-based, tier 1-trained lead estimator — scale your capacity without the cost of a full-time hire.
The smarter commercial decision
Why Pay a Full-Time Salary Year-Round?
When your tender pipeline slows down, a full-time estimator is still on the payroll. With ACE, you only pay for the tenders you're pricing.
Full-Time Estimator
Even when your pipeline is quiet.
ACE Contract Estimating
Scale up during busy tender periods. Scale down when it's quiet. Pay only for what you use.
Who we are
Local Expertise.
Tier 1 Credentials.
Our lead estimator is Sydney-based with many years of experience as a leading estimator for tier 1 civil companies across Australia. Every estimate, take-off, and BOQ is prepared directly by our own team — no work is outsourced overseas or to third parties.
Lead Estimator
Sydney, NSW · Tier 1 Background
Tier 1
Civil company background
All States
Estimating experience
In-House
All work, no outsourcing
Sydney
Locally based team
What we estimate
Full Civil Scope Coverage
From earthworks to utilities, we deliver accurate, defensible pricing across the complete civil scope.
Earthworks & Excavation
Cut and fill, bulk earthworks, site preparation, and material haulage quantities.
Piling & Ground Engineering
Bored piles, driven piles, sheet piling, ground anchors, and geotechnical works.
Concrete & Structural Civil Works
Reinforced concrete structures, footings, slabs, retaining walls, and civil structures.
Stormwater & Drainage
Pipe networks, pits, channels, detention basins, and drainage infrastructure.
Civil Infrastructure & Roads
Road construction, pavement design, kerb and gutter, line marking, and signage.
Utilities & Services
Water, sewer, gas, electrical, and telecommunications civil works.
Retaining & Landscaping
Retaining walls, fencing, soft landscaping, and civil finishing works.
Demolition & Remediation
Demolition, asbestos removal, contaminated soil remediation, and site clearing.
Quantity Take-Offs & BOQs
Detailed quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities from drawings and specifications.
Tender Estimating & Pricing
Full tender pricing, rate build-ups, and submission-ready cost plans.
Variations & Commercial Estimating
Variation pricing, EOT support, and commercial estimating throughout project delivery.
Why choose ACE
Built for Civil Contractors Who Need Results
Fast Turnaround on Tenders
We understand tender deadlines don't move. Our streamlined process means you get accurate pricing back quickly — without cutting corners on quality or detail.
Accurate & Defensible Pricing
Every estimate is backed by tier 1 experience and real market rates. You can submit with confidence, knowing the numbers will hold up under scrutiny.
Flexible Capacity That Scales With You
Busy tender period? We scale up. Quiet stretch? You scale down. No fixed overhead, no idle resource — just estimating support that matches your workload.
No Outsourcing — Local Sydney Team
Your tender information stays in Australia, handled directly by our own team. No third-party subcontracting, no overseas processing, no confidentiality risk.
No Long-Term Employment Commitment
Engage us project by project. No employment contracts, no notice periods, no redundancy risk. The flexibility of a contractor with the expertise of a senior estimator.
How it works
From Drawings to Tender-Ready in Four Steps
Send Drawings & Scope
Share your drawings, specifications, and scope of works. We'll confirm what's needed and provide a fee indication upfront.
We Prepare Take-Offs & Pricing
Our lead estimator works through the full scope — quantities, rates, and build-ups — producing a detailed, defensible estimate.
You Review & Submit the Tender
We deliver the completed estimate for your review. You retain full control — adjust, query, or submit as-is with confidence.
Ongoing Support for Variations
Once the project is awarded, we're available to price variations, EOTs, and commercial claims throughout delivery.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to price smarter?
Get Tier 1 Estimating Without the Full-Time Cost
Sydney-based, in-house team. All Australian states covered. Pay only for the tenders you're pricing.
Sydney-based lead estimator
Tier 1 civil company background
All work done in-house
No overseas outsourcing, ever
All Australian states covered
NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and beyond
Pay per tender
No retainers, no lock-in contracts
Request a Quote
Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you within one business day.
Trusted by civil contractors across Australia
What Our Clients Say
ACE delivered a detailed earthworks estimate for a major road project in under a week. The pricing was thorough and we won the tender. Highly recommend.
Project Director
Civil Contractor, NSW
We were carrying a full-time estimator we couldn't justify during quiet periods. Switching to ACE saved us over $100k in overhead last year alone.
Managing Director
Civil Builder, QLD
Trusted by contractors across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA & beyond