Estimator

A well-established and growing construction business is looking to appoint an Intermediate Estimator to join its Sydney-based team. With a strong reputation for delivering projects across government, education, defence, justice, hospitality, civil and commercial fit-out sectors. Working across projects ranging up to $20M, this is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator with 2+ years' experience who enjoys getting hands-on with tenders, working through project scopes and producing accurate, competitive submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and contribute to the end-to-end estimating and tendering process across multiple commercial construction projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and project scopes to establish accurate project costs.
• Carry out detailed quantity take-offs, measurements, cost plans and BOQs.
• Prepare subcontractor comparisons, supplier pricing and comprehensive tender submissions.
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier pricing to ensure accurate and competitive bids.
• Undertake site visits and measurements where required, particularly on refurbishment and fit-out projects where complete drawing packages may not be available.
• Identify project risks, cost efficiencies and alternative construction methodologies.
• Work collaboratively with the existing estimating team, Project Managers and Directors throughout the tendering process.
• Prepare tender clarifications, scope reviews and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of complete tender packages, ensuring submissions meet deadlines.

About You / Requirements

• 2+ years' experience in estimating within commercial construction, refurbishment, fit-out, civil or building services projects.
• Experience across government, education, defence, justice or commercial projects will be highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, quantity take-offs, cost planning and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Comfortable working across refurbishment and fit-out projects where drawings may be incomplete and site measurements are required.
• Proficient using Cubit for estimating and Microsoft Office for preparing and coordinating tender submissions.
• Strong knowledge of subcontractor pricing and the Sydney construction market.
• Highly organised, commercially minded and comfortable managing multiple tenders and deadlines.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative estimating team.
• Current driver's licence.

What's On Offer / Salary Package

• Salary: $120K–$140K + Super (DOE).
• Very attractive bonus structure.
• Wellbeing-focused employee benefits - State-of-the-art office gym and dedicated meditation spaces.
• Based in Alexandria - Free parking and convenient access to Mascot train station.
• Work across a diverse range of government, commercial, hospitality and refurbishment projects throughout Sydney.
• Join an established team of experienced Estimators with a collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Regular team events and an annual overnight social trip.
• A genuine emphasis on employee wellbeing, work-life balance and creating an enjoyable working environment.

For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with Design & Build and our clients please contact Emily Collins on 0468927246 or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.