Intermediate Estimator - Residential Home Building - Norwest, Sydney NSW
Join an award-winning major builder with a high-performing team
Explicit long-term career progression and ongoing development opportunities
Perks
Work across both Sales & Production Estimating
Join an award-winning major builder with a high-performing team
Clear long-term career progression and ongoing development opportunities
About The Company
My client is an award-winning residential builder with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality homes across NSW.
As one of the industry's leading builders, they have built a collaborative, high-performing estimating team and provide excellent career development opportunities for ambitious estimators looking to broaden their experience.
Whether your background is in Sales or Production Estimating, this business will provide the training and support to develop your skillset across both disciplines.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an Intermediate Estimator looking to broaden their experience across both Sales and Production Estimating.
Working as part of a large, experienced estimating team, you will be responsible for preparing accurate site costs, variations, tenders and production orders while working closely with suppliers, supervisors and internal stakeholders.
Candidates with experience in either Sales or Production Estimating who are eager to learn the other side of the business are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities Include
Preparing sales estimates including site costs,



variations and tender pricing
Completing production estimating and preparing orders for construction
Reviewing architectural and engineering drawings and specifications
Preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and take-offs
Liaising with architects, engineers, construction supervisors, contractors and suppliers
Obtaining and reviewing supplier quotations
Managing supplier allocations based on pricing, quality and capacity
Preparing margin reports and identifying pricing variances
Maintaining estimating databases, assemblies and price files to ensure pricing accuracy
Completing on-site measures and quantity take-offs where required
Assisting with supplier negotiations and maintaining strong supplier relationships
Responding to estimating queries from internal stakeholders in a timely manner
Ensuring all estimates comply with relevant Australian Standards, NCC requirements and company specifications
About You
You will be an Estimator with a minimum of 2-3 years' experience working within the volume home building industry.
You may come from either a Sales Estimating or Production Estimating background and be looking to expand your knowledge across both disciplines.




To Be Successful, You Will Possess
Minimum 2-3 years' experience as an Estimator within a volume home builder
Experience in either Sales Estimating or Production Estimating, with a willingness to learn both disciplines
Ability to read and interpret residential building plans, specifications and tender documentation
Strong mathematical ability and excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Certificate IV in Building & Construction or similar qualifications will be highly regarded but are not essential
A proactive attitude with a genuine desire to learn and develop your estimating career
Why Join
This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of Australia's leading residential builders, recognised for its quality, stability and commitment to employee development.
You'll become part of a high-performing estimating team where collaboration, knowledge sharing and career progression are genuinely encouraged.
Whether you're looking to transition from Sales into Production Estimating, or vice versa, you'll receive the support and mentoring needed to develop into a well-rounded estimator.
With a competitive salary of $90k-$100k + Super, strong leadership and long-term career pathways, this is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious estimator looking to take the next step in your career.
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📌 Estimator (New South Wales)
🏢 Mckinnel Associates
📍 New South Wales