Australian Civil Estimators

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.

Sydney-BasedTier 1 ExperienceAll States CoveredNo Outsourcing

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

Base salary$120,000 – $150,000/yr
Superannuation (11.5%)$13,800 – $17,250/yr
Annual & personal leave$10,000 – $15,000/yr
Office overhead & equipment$8,000 – $15,000/yr
Recruitment & onboarding risk$15,000 – $30,000
Total annual cost$160,000 – $220,000+/yr

Even when your pipeline is quiet.

Recommended

ACE Contract Estimating

Pay per tenderOnly when you need it
No superannuationZero
No leave entitlementsZero
No office overheadZero
No recruitment riskZero

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.

Sydney-based lead estimator with deep local market knowledge
Many years as a leading estimator for tier 1 civil companies
All work performed in-house — no overseas outsourcing
Estimating experience covering every Australian state
Civil construction site — ACE estimating expertise

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.

01

Earthworks & Excavation

Cut and fill, bulk earthworks, site preparation, and material haulage quantities.

02

Piling & Ground Engineering

Bored piles, driven piles, sheet piling, ground anchors, and geotechnical works.

03

Concrete & Structural Civil Works

Reinforced concrete structures, footings, slabs, retaining walls, and civil structures.

04

Stormwater & Drainage

Pipe networks, pits, channels, detention basins, and drainage infrastructure.

05

Civil Infrastructure & Roads

Road construction, pavement design, kerb and gutter, line marking, and signage.

06

Utilities & Services

Water, sewer, gas, electrical, and telecommunications civil works.

07

Retaining & Landscaping

Retaining walls, fencing, soft landscaping, and civil finishing works.

08

Demolition & Remediation

Demolition, asbestos removal, contaminated soil remediation, and site clearing.

09

Quantity Take-Offs & BOQs

Detailed quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities from drawings and specifications.

10

Tender Estimating & Pricing

Full tender pricing, rate build-ups, and submission-ready cost plans.

11

Variations & Commercial Estimating

Variation pricing, EOT support, and commercial estimating throughout project delivery.

Why choose ACE

Built for Civil Contractors Who Need Results

01

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.

02

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.

03

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.

04

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.

05

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

01

Send Drawings & Scope

Share your drawings, specifications, and scope of works. We'll confirm what's needed and provide a fee indication upfront.

02

We Prepare Take-Offs & Pricing

Our lead estimator works through the full scope — quantities, rates, and build-ups — producing a detailed, defensible estimate.

03

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.

04

Ongoing Support for Variations

Once the project is awarded, we're available to price variations, EOTs, and commercial claims throughout delivery.

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.

P

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.

M

Managing Director

Civil Builder, QLD

Trusted by contractors across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA & beyond

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

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Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you within one business day.

ACE — Australian Civil Estimators

Contract civil estimating and quantity surveying for civil contractors, builders, and developers across Australia.

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