Job Description
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.
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Description
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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 environment and enjoys being heavily involved from tender through to project handover.
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Identify and source key tender opportunities aligned with business strategy
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Monitor tender portals and submit EOIs
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Prepare and oversee detailed cost estimates, budgets, and tender submissions
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Develop pricing strategies including margin and risk analysis
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Prepare tender reports, forecasts, exclusions, and clarifications
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Lead commercial negotiations through to project award
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Conduct site inspections and project assessments
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Coordinate with safety teams to ensure compliance requirements are met
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Lead seamless handovers to operations teams and provide ongoing post-award support including variations
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Mentor and review team outputs, driving continuous improvement
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Profile
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Minimum over 5 years' experience in construction estimating
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Strong background within commercial construction and/or insurance building
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Experience pricing council,



aged care, or government-related projects highly regarded
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Proven ability to deliver compliant and successful tenders
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Strong experience with trade pricing, subcontractor comparison, and procurement engagement
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Excellent written communication and proposal preparation skills
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Solid commercial acumen and negotiation ability
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Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
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Job Offer
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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.
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Strong pipeline of commercial and insurance projects
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Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
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Chance to play a key role in the company's continued expansion
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Long-term career progression and stability
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About Brunel:
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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, qualified, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
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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