Estimator | Commercial Fit-Out & Hospitality Projects
Sydney CBD | Full-Time | Competitive Salary
Core Talent is partnering with a highly regarded boutique contractor to recruit an experienced Estimator to join their growing pre‐construction team.
This is an opportunity to join a business with an excellent reputation for delivering technically challenging commercial fit‐out and hospitality projects across Sydney. Their portfolio includes hotel refurbishments, high‐end workplace interiors and heritage projects throughout the CBD and inner suburbs.
With a robust pipeline of secured work, they are seeking an Estimator who enjoys taking ownership of the pricing process and working closely with project teams to secure and successfully deliver projects.
The Role
As an Estimator, you will play a key role within the pre‐construction team, managing tenders from inception through to handover.
Responsibilities
Preparing detailed BOQs, take‐offs and cost plans from drawings and specifications
Managing subcontractor tender packages and evaluating returned pricing
Identifying scope gaps, buildability risks and value engineering opportunities
Producing professional and competitive tender submissions
Working closely with Project Managers to align pricing with methodology and programme requirements
Participating in post‐tender reviews and project handovers




Developing and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
About You
Minimum 5 years' estimating experience within commercial construction or fit‐out
Strong take‐off and BOQ preparation skills with the ability to price from first principles
Proven experience managing trade packages through the full tender process
Excellent communication skills and the ability to present pricing with confidence
Ability to manage multiple tenders and work autonomously
Exposure to hospitality, heritage or specialist fit‐out projects would be highly regarded
Experience using CostX, Cubit, Buildsoft or similar estimating software
Trade qualifications or a Construction‐related degree are both welcomed
What's On Offer
Diverse portfolio of commercial fit‐out and hospitality projects
Exposure to technically challenging heritage and refurbishment works
Supportive, close‐knit team with direct access to senior leadership
Opportunity to influence and help grow the estimating function
Long‐term career progression within a growing business
Competitive salary package based on experience
Sydney CBD office location
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Fraser Malloy on or
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📌 Estimator (New South Wales)
🏢 Core Talent
📍 New South Wales