EARN $120,000 – $160,000 pa + Super | Negotiable Based on Experience
Lead the Commercial Arm | Mentor & Develop Junior Estimators
About The Company
Our client is a specialist construction estimating firm supporting subcontractors, commercial builders and quantity surveyors across Australia. They provide accurate, independent cost insights that reduce risk and enable smarter project decisions, backed by a practical, trade-aligned understanding of how projects are truly built. With fast turnarounds and structured documentation, they're growing rapidly and building out a strong, experienced estimating team.
About The Opportunity
The primary purpose of this position is to prepare accurate, detailed estimates and tender submissions across a range of commercial construction projects, while leading the commercial arm of the business and stepping into a more senior, mentoring capacity within the team.
Reporting directly to the Business Director/Owner, your responsibilities will include:
Leading and growing the commercial estimating arm of the business
Ensuring tenders are prepared and submitted accurately and on time
Supporting and mentoring junior estimators as they develop their skills
Analysing bid documents to identify risks and opportunities for client reviews
Preparing detailed trade breakups, bills of quantities and full tender submissions
Sourcing, negotiating and securing competitive supplier and subcontractor pricing
Managing tenders independently, from initial documentation through to final submission
Reviewing drawings and specifications, including structural (concrete,



earthworks), fit-out and refurbishment scopes, to confirm documentation and define scope
About You
The successful candidate will have:
Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills
A desire to progress into a Senior Estimator role and grow with the business
Hands-on experience using
Cubit or CostX
— essential (Cubit highly regarded)
Experience tendering on structural projects (concrete, earthworks) and/or fit-out and refurbishment projects
3+ years' commercial construction estimating experience (or relevant trade experience for junior candidates)
A genuine trade background, highly desirable; candidates with strong trade experience but less estimating tenure will also be considered
Confidence managing tenders independently, start to finish — the depth of this experience will determine whether you're best suited to our Intermediate or Senior opening
What's in it for You?
Immediate Start Available
Be Part of a Growing, Ambitious Business
Pathway to Profit Share
as You Grow With the Business
Clear Career Progression - Pathway into a
Senior Estimator/team leadership role
Work Alongside an
Impressive Portfolio




of builders and subcontractors across Australia
Builder-Minded, Practical Estimating
- real-world construction experience driving cost decisions
Exposure to a Wide Range of Projects
- Commercial, Residential, Fitout, Refurbishment, Education, Aged Care and more
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Questions
Please select your current eligibility to live and work in Australia.
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Can you walk me through a commercial project where you prepared the estimate while working for a head contractor - what was the value/scope, and what was your specific role in getting it to tender?
Which estimating software have you used in a live commercial setting (e.g. BuildSoft, CostX, Bluebeam), and can you give an example of how you used it to build up a trade breakup or bill of quantities?
You're currently working at an intermediate level - what's drawing you to a role that's positioned as a step towards Senior Estimator, and what does that next stage look like for you?
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