移民澳洲时，312114 建筑估算员 Construction Estimator 属于 VETASSESS Group C 类职业，需要专科以上学历（A qualification assessed at AQF Diploma/AQF Advanced Diploma/Australian Associate Degree level），如果专业高度相关则需要近五年内最少有一年毕业后相关工作经验；如果专业不是高度相关，则需要近五年内至少二年毕业后相关工作经验。毕业前的工作经验符合条件的也可以算作有效工作经验。
312114 Prepares and delivers estimates and cost plans for construction projects up to the tender settlement stage.
A Civil Estimator is a construction professional who bids on civil projects that have gone to tender. Civil estimators typically have a background in civil engineering, construction project management, or construction supervision. Estimators are responsible for obtaining tenders, obtaining of material costs, calculation of tenders taking into consideration project management and overheads. The role of an estimator can be a very pressured one, and requires a great level of concentration, some of which will result in erratic office hours to ensure tender return dates can be achieved.