Intermediate/Senior Estimator
Job No:
RS316406
Location:
Sydney
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EARN $120,000 – $160,000 pa + Super | Negotiable Based on Experience
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Join a Specialist Construction Estimating Firm Trusted Across Australia
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Lead the Commercial Arm | Mentor & Develop Junior Estimators
About The Company
Our client is a specialist construction estimating firm supporting subcontractors, commercial builders and quantity surveyors across Australia. They provide accurate, independent cost insights that reduce risk and enable smarter project decisions, backed by a practical, trade-aligned understanding of how projects are truly built. With fast turnarounds and structured documentation, they're growing rapidly and building out a strong, experienced estimating team.
About The Opportunity
The primary purpose of this position is to prepare accurate, detailed estimates and tender submissions across a range of commercial construction projects, while leading the commercial arm of the business and stepping into a more senior, mentoring capacity within the team.
Reporting directly to the Business Director/Owner, your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and growing the commercial estimating arm of the business
- Ensuring tenders are prepared and submitted accurately and on time
- Supporting and mentoring junior estimators as they develop their skills
- Analysing bid documents to identify risks and opportunities for client reviews
- Preparing detailed trade breakups, bills of quantities and full tender submissions
- Sourcing, negotiating and securing competitive supplier and subcontractor pricing
- Managing tenders independently, from initial documentation through to final submission
- Reviewing drawings and specifications, including structural (concrete, earthworks), fit-out and refurbishment scopes, to confirm documentation and define scope
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident status
- Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills
- A desire to progress into a Senior Estimator role and grow with the business
- Hands-on experience using Cubit or CostX — essential (Cubit highly regarded)
- Experience tendering on structural projects (concrete, earthworks) and/or fit-out and refurbishment projects
- 3+ years' commercial construction estimating experience (or relevant trade experience for junior candidates)
- A genuine trade background, highly desirable; candidates with strong trade experience but less estimating tenure will also be considered
- Confidence managing tenders independently, start to finish — the depth of this experience will determine whether you're best suited to our Intermediate or Senior opening
What's in it for You?
- Immediate Start Available
- Supportive, Collaborative Team Culture
- Be Part of a Growing, Ambitious Business
- Pathway to Profit Share as You Grow With the Business
- Clear Career Progression - Pathway into a Senior Estimator/team leadership role
- Work Alongside an Impressive Portfolio of builders and subcontractors across Australia
- Builder-Minded, Practical Estimating - real-world construction experience driving cost decisions
- Exposure to a Wide Range of Projects - Commercial, Residential, Fitout, Refurbishment, Education, Aged Care and more
Apply today and don't miss out on starting this opportunity as soon as possible!
