Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: Civil Engineer
Compensation range: $2,500 AUD - $3,500 AUD / Monthly
Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement
Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 7 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your time.
Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home.
Who The Client Is: It is a civil construction business focused on delivering essential infrastructure works across urban and industrial environments. They specialise in practical, end-to-end delivery of civil projects such as Traffic Signal & Electrical Installations, Electronic Signage Installation, earthworks, road construction, drainage, and associated site works. They operate in highly regulated settings where safety, compliance, and coordination are critical, and they are known for taking a hands-on approach to getting projects delivered efficiently and to specification.
Role Overview: We’re looking for a Civil Engineer based in the Philippines to work remotely, taking ownership of our estimating function while supporting the commercial delivery of civil infrastructure projects in New South Wales, Australia. This role is primarily focused on estimating, with the opportunity to grow into broader engineering responsibilities over time as you become familiar with our projects and processes, including interpreting drawings, understanding scope, and preparing accurate, well-structured cost estimates.
Key Responsibilities:
Estimating & Tendering
- 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
Supplier & Subcontractor Management
- Obtain quotations from subcontractors and suppliers
- Liaise with subcontractors and assist with onboarding
- Access and manage documentation across various client subcontractor portals
Market Intelligence & Compliance
- Monitor industry trends and conduct market and cost benchmarking
- Ensure estimates account for relevant safety and compliance requirements
- Support handover documentation to delivery teams
AI & Systems Development (Bonus)
- 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
Preferred/Nice-to-Have:
- Exposure to Australian or other Western construction standards (training can be provided on specific requirements)
- Familiarity with Transport for NSW specifications or similar road and civil authority documentation
- Experience with estimating software; experience with Quotient is an advantage (training available)
- Experience using Xero for project finance support is desirable
- Interest in AI tools and openness to integrating them into day-to-day workflows
Work Arrangement & Expectations:
This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.
To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:
- Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
- Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)
Originally posted on Himalayas