About Us

Scott Salisbury Group is a South Australian success story having been awarded and recognised by industry for over 35 years, both locally and nationally. Collectively, our design and construction quality are unparalleled in the industry and continues to challenge boundaries, whilst maintaining the definition of excellence. The Group comprises Scott Salisbury custom New Homes, Bradford Homes, and Bradford Projects. The Group comprises Scott Salisbury custom New Homes, Bradford Homes, and Bradford Projects which operates in the realms of affordable and medium density housing.

We know that our greatest asset, are our people. We pride ourselves on our exceptional local talent, experienced and hands-on leadership, and strong external relationships, that all contribute to a continual drive and passion for distinction.

About the Role

An opportunity exists for an experienced Estimator within the residential construction market, to join our existing team. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, to ensure that all projects are delivered to the construction department within budget and as efficiently as possible.

Primarily the role focuses on the production estimating function with an opportunity to diversify into sales estimating disciplines across the divisions within the business group.

Duties and responsibilities may include the following:

Production Estimating

· Interpret construction documents including, plans, material schedules and specifications.

· Estimate material and labour quantities on a range of residential projects.

· Generate comprehensive and accurate bills of quantity to manage budgets and prevent overruns.

· Scheduling of the project to ensure site starts are achieved within allocated timeframes.

· Investigate invoices that exceed budget and categorise accordingly.

· Ensure all systems,



information and estimating tools are reviewed and improved.

· Maintain product rates for both labour and materials costs for existing and new products.

· Assist and support in the development and maintenance of pricing models within existing and/or current systems.

· Will be responsible for using the Company’s estimating software and database.

Sales Estimating

· Check documents in preparation for sales estimating.

· Be able to review and analyse plans and specifications.

· Preparation of take-offs, Bill of Quantities (BOQ’s) and contract specifications.

· Preparation of price requests in preparation for contract presentation.

· Preparation of pricing for variations and variation submission documents.

· Establish product rates including both labour and materials costs for existing and new products.

Keys to Success

Along with your thorough understanding of the residential construction market, building industry and processes, to be successful in this role you will be an excellent communicator with the highest level of presentation, organisation, and time management skills. You will have a keen eye for detail and be a highly motivated individual who is a reliable team player. The candidate should be able to demonstrate use of initiative and enjoy working both autonomously and collaboratively with colleagues within the estimating team and business.

How to Apply

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We wish to advise candidates that current eligibility rights to work within Australia (without restriction) are a minimum requirement for consideration.

We also wish to advise that due to the volume of applications we receive, only candidates being considered for interview, will be contacted directly. Thank you in advance for your understanding and we wish you every success in your employment search.

Scott Salisbury Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Respectfully, no agencies please.

📌 Estimator (Adelaide)
🏢 Scott Salisbury Homes
📍 Adelaide