Every great project starts long before construction begins.It starts with the right estimate.
As our Retirement Living division continues to grow nationally,we'relooking for an experienced Estimating Manager to lead our estimating function across multiple states, building capability within the team whileremaininghands-on where it matters most.
Ifyou'relooking for a role whereyou'llgenuinely influence how a national business wins work...Notsimply respond to tenders.
This could be your next move!
About AscotGroup
Ascot Group delivers construction, refurbishment and capital works across Retirement Living, Aged Care, Healthcare, Commercial and Government sectors throughout Australia.
Our Retirement Living team partners with some of Australia's leading operators, delivering projects that improve the places people call home.
From occupied refurbishments and village upgrades, our projects demand thoughtful planning, commercialdisciplineand a genuine understanding of live environments.
Because at Ascot Group,The Experienceis the Difference.
Whatyou'llbe doing
You'lllead our national Retirement Living estimating team while partnering closely with Operations, Project Delivery and Finance to ensure every tender reflects the realities of delivery.
You'llbalance leadership with hands-on estimating, taking ownership of our largest and most complex bids while coaching your team to deliver consistently high-quality outcomes across every state.
You'llalso become one of the commercial voices of the division,using market intelligence,benchmarkingand tender performance to help shape pricing strategy and improve our competitive position.
Your focus will include:
Leading and developing a high-performing national estimating team
Reviewing and approving major tenders and complex submissions




Building commercially robust estimates that protect margin whileremainingcompetitive
Working closely with operational leaders to ensure pricing reflects delivery realities
Analysingmarket trends, subcontractorpricingand competitor activity
Improving estimating systems, processes and reporting as the business continues to grow
Partnering with Estimating Managers across other Ascot Group divisions to ensure consistency nationally
Who is our next hire?
You'relikely alreadyleading an estimatingteamoryou'rea Senior Estimator ready to step into broader leadership.
You understand construction, know how to buildan accurateestimateand can confidently challenge scope,pricingand commercial assumptions.
Just as importantly, you enjoy developing people.
You know excellent estimatingisn'tjust aboutnumbersit'sabout creating confidence for the business, ourclientsand our delivery teams.
You'llbring:
Extensive estimating experience within construction, fit-out, refurbishment or related sectors
Strong commercial acumen with a focus on sustainable margin
Experience leading,mentoringor developing estimators
The ability to balance detail with strategic thinking
Confidence working across multiple stakeholders and project teams
A continuous improvement mindset and genuine curiosity about better ways of working
We'rebuilding something different.Our people are trusted to lead,



encouraged to improve the way we work andsupportedto grow their careers.
You'lljoin a collaborative leadership team where estimating is seen as a critical commercialfunction,notsimply a service to delivery.
The Experience is the Difference.
ASCOT GROUP are a company which strides to be a leading building services partner for our clients in our chosen sectors of Government, Aged Care & Retirement Living, Healthcare and Education.
With approximately one hundred employees our business is underpinned by the understanding of our clients' needs and challenges, quality workmanship and sound operating systems.
We are committed to always operating with a high degree of integrity.
Earning the trust of our employees, our contractors, our clients, and our community is paramount.
We achieve this by doing what is right and following through on our promises.
We strive to do business in a fair and honest manner and enhance our reputation.
ASCOT GROUP are a company which strides to be a leading building services partner for our clients in our chosen sectors of Government, Aged Care & Retirement Living, Healthcare and Education.
With approximately one hundred employees our business is underpinned by the understanding of our clients' needs and challenges, quality workmanship and sound operating systems.
We are committed to always operating with a high degree of integrity.
Earning the trust of our employees, our contractors, our clients, and our community is paramount.
We achieve this by doing what is right and following through on our promises.
We strive to do business in a fair and honest manner and enhance our reputation.
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