A well-established and highly respected construction and insurance builder based in Brisbane's northern corridor is continuing to expand due to ongoing growth and a strong pipeline of secured work.
With a major focus across the commercial sector, this opportunity is ideal for an experienced Estimator who has successfully delivered tenders within councils, aged care, insurance rectification, and commercial construction projects.
Description
Working closely with senior leadership and operations teams, you will play a key role within the commercial division.
This role requires a commercially minded Estimator who thrives in a fast-paced workplace and enjoys being heavily involved from tender through to project handover.
Identify and source key tender opportunities aligned with business strategy
Monitor tender portals and submit EOIs
Prepare and oversee detailed cost estimates, budgets, and tender submissions
Develop pricing strategies including margin and risk analysis
Prepare tender reports, forecasts, exclusions, and clarifications
Lead commercial negotiations through to project award
Conduct site inspections and project assessments
Coordinate with safety teams to ensure compliance requirements are met
Lead seamless handovers to operations teams and provide ongoing post-award support including variations
Mentor and review team outputs, driving continuous improvement
Profile
Minimum over 5 years' experience in construction estimating
Strong background within commercial construction and/or insurance building
Experience pricing council, aged care,



or government-related projects highly regarded
Proven ability to deliver compliant and successful tenders
Strong experience with trade pricing, subcontractor comparison, and procurement engagement
Excellent written communication and proposal preparation skills
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation ability
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Job Offer
You are driven, solutions-focused, and passionate about winning work.
You enjoy identifying smarter construction methodologies and cost-saving opportunities while building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
Strong pipeline of commercial and insurance projects
Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
Opportunity to play a key role in the company's continued expansion
Long-term career progression and stability
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world.
We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since ****, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.
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📌 Senior Estimator | Construction (Queensland)
🏢 Brunel
📍 Queensland