The Company:
An award-winning and highly established volume home building company, based in the South-Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, with a total team count of 55 full-time staff and building approximately 120 homes per year with average contract values ranging from $900k-$1.5m are looking to hire an experienced Sales Estimator to join their growing team based in their stunning and modern South-Eastern suburbs of Melbourne office.
Homes built by the business can range from Greenfield and Knockdown-Rebuild Projects.
The Opportunity:
As Sales Estimator, you will manage pricing across the front end of the residential building process, including sales quotes, building tenders, customer variations, site works and fixed house-and-land packages.
You'll review plans, engineering, developer guidelines and approved design changes to ensure every structural, compliance and cost requirement is captured accurately.
Working closely with sales, drafting and construction support, you'll resolve pricing queries, maintain the variation price book and help protect margins before projects move into construction.
This role will suit an experienced estimator who can work independently, manage competing deadlines and apply practical building knowledge—not simply rely on standard rates.
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.00pm, full-time working in an entirely office-based role.
Why this role stands out:
Work with an established residential builder offering genuine long-term stability
Manage varied estimating work rather than repeating one narrow task
Take ownership of pricing accuracy and commercial outcomes
Work across tenders, variations, site costs and fixed house-and-land packages
Join an experienced team with established systems (Databuild & Framework) and pricing procedures
Have input into pricing updates and improvements to estimating processes
Work from a South East Melbourne office
Monday to Friday office-based role with consistent workflow
Key Responsibilities of the Role:
SalesQuote,



Building Tender and Variation Estimating (Raising, Wording and Pricing)
Ensuring Business Margins are maintained and Business Policies are adhered to with all pricing and variations
Site Works Assessments and Developer Requirements Review (Compliance Review and Pricing), including Fixed House and Land Package pricing
Reviewing and pricing approved Structural Design changes, including capturing structural and compliance requirements
Utilisation of company Published Variation Price Book, and required maintenance and updating of company to ensure on going accuracy
Assisting Construction Support Team with Providing Clarifications and Support, including liaising with External Contractors and Building Surveyor to provide required technical information
Attend and participate in team/company activities, meetings, and day to day work activities, demonstrating respect and consideration for individuals, their differences, experiences and expertise
Communicate passionately, effectively and constructively with other team members, company employees, Customers and Suppliers
Be aware of and communicate to other employees and to the business, opportunities for business development, and improvement in policies, procedures and practices
Actively work with and support other team members and/or company employees to achieve business goals
The above roles & responsibilities are not exhaustive and may be amended as required
Skills & Competencies:
Communication: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication style depending upon the audience.
Attention to detail:



excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally.
Commerciality: ability to apply knowledge in a practical, commercial manner
Teamwork: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.
Time management/organisation: accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given and carry out administrative duties within portfolio in an efficient and timely manner.
Required Qualities:
Professional Approach
Ability to work under pressure, with time sensitive deadlines
Organisational and time management skills
Excellent attention to detail Confident manner
Positive approach to change and receiving feedback.
Previous Experience:
A minimum of 5 years exhibited loyal experience in an equivalent role and industry.
Demonstrated ability in delivering high quality Production Estimates.
Strong planning skills with precise attention to detail.
A selfless, company-centric, can-do attitude.
Excellent time management skills accompanied with a robust work-ethic.
Confident communication and interpersonal skills.
Initiative.
Business awareness.
Diligence.
Positive & consistent approach
The key advantages for you:
Strong long-term career opportunity within a growing residential builder
Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
Client-facing role with genuine ownership and autonomy
Stable pipeline of projects and consistent workflow
Opportunity to work closely across multiple internal departments
Weekly salary structure with remuneration based on experience
All applications will be kept in the strictest confidence and will not be forwarded to our client without your prior approval.
To be considered for this full-time position, you MUST be eligible to work in Australia with no work restrictions.
Respectfully, please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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📌 Sales Estimator - Home Building Company (Melbourne)
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