Civil Engineer (019-951)

A remote Civil Engineer role based in the Philippines, focusing on estimating civil infrastructure projects in Australia, with potential to grow into broader engineering responsibilities.

Location: Philippines

Salary: $2,500 AUD - $3,500 AUD / Monthly

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and tender submissions for civil construction projects
• Conduct takeoffs from architectural and engineering drawings
• Analyse risk and opportunity across project bids
• Complete site investigations and pre-tender activities using available online resources
• Participate in tender follow-up and award processes
• Obtain quotations from subcontractors and suppliers
• Liaise with subcontractors and assist with onboarding
• Access and manage documentation across various client subcontractor portals
• Monitor industry trends and conduct market and cost benchmarking
• Ensure estimates account for relevant safety and compliance requirements
• Support handover documentation to delivery teams
• Opportunity to contribute to an internal AI-powered estimating tool currently in development
• Help build and refine a system capable of reading drawings and pricing projects rapidly

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Degree or background in Civil Engineering
• Experience in cost estimating within civil or construction environments
• Solid written and spoken English communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings
• Strong proficiency in Excel, with good working knowledge of Word and other standard office tools

Additional Information

• This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.
• Candidates must disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work.
• Candidates should reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile as “Independent Contractor”.