Job Description
About The Business
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Design & Build has partnered with an established, reputable builder specialising in small to medium‐scale government projects (education, community, etc.) who is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team.
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Trusted, small‐to‐mid‐scale head contractor with a long‐standing history and a strong culture of teamwork, integrity and hands‐on delivery.
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Predominantly operating across live environments, restricted access sites and technically complex institutional projects (education, government, heritage).
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Committed to excellence in estimating, tendering and early contractor involvement (ECI) phases.
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The Role
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As Estimator, your primary focus will be to deliver accurate, competitive and timely tenders for institutional work.
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Leading the full estimating process from RFPs through to submission: reviewing
drawings/specifications,
quantity take‐offs, subcontractor pricing, supply/plant market checks, risk assessment and margin setting.
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Preparing comprehensive tender documentation: cost plans, provisional sums, allowances, build‐up schedules, assumptions and clarifications.
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Collaborating with design, commercial, operations and site teams to ensure alignment of scope, risk and constructability.
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Analysing historical project costs and benchmarking for continuous improvement.
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Engaging with subcontractors and suppliers to secure competitive and compliant offers, and negotiating pricing terms.
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Identifying value‐engineering and cost‐saving opportunities without compromising quality or programme.
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Ensuring continuous monitoring of tender pipeline, maintaining estimating records, and contributing to bid‐review debriefs.
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About You
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A proven Estimator, with experience in new build, fit‐out or refurbishment projects.
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At least 2 years' experience working for a Principal Contractor.
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Highly skilled in quantity take‐off, tender cost build‐up and risk analysis in complex environments.
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Comfortable working under tight deadlines with a strong track record of delivering successful submissions.
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Commercially aware: you understand margins, cost drivers, subcontractor market dynamics and how to position bids competitively.
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A strong communicator and collaborator, with the ability to work across teams and build relationships internally and externally.
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A tertiary qualification in construction management, quantity surveying or building is essential. Membership of a relevant professional body is advantageous.
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Why Join
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Opportunity to join a business with a longstanding and respected reputation in institutional markets.
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Work on technically interesting projects in live and sensitive environments.
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Strong support and flat structure – you'll be visible, valued and able to grow your career.
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Market-competitive salary and benefits aligned with experience.
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For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B; and our clients, please contact Denise Kostoulias on ************** or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.
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Thanks for your consideration.
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📌 Estimator (Victoria)
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
📍 Victoria