Job Description
Estimator Required | Commercial Drylining, Partitions & Ceilings | Sydney's Inner South | $100K–$130K + Super DOE
The Company
Our client is a well-established commercial interiors subcontractor with over 20 years of success delivering premium commercial fit-out, refurbishment and demolition projects across New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT.
Job Description
Estimator Required | Commercial Drylining, Partitions & Ceilings | Sydney's Inner South | $100K–$130K + Super DOE
Our client is a well-established commercial interiors subcontractor with over 20 years of success delivering premium commercial fit-out, refurbishment and demolition projects across New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT.
Specialising in drylining, partitioning, suspended ceilings, demolition and make-good works, they partner with many of Australia's leading Tier 1 and Tier 2 builders, fit-out contractors and project management firms to deliver high-quality commercial interior packages. Their portfolio includes premium CBD office fitouts, corporate headquarters, workplace refurbishments, retail projects and education facilities.
With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued business growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join their team.
The Role
Working closely with the estimating and project delivery teams, you'll be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders across a diverse range of commercial interior construction projects.
This role will focus primarily on drylining, partitioning and suspended ceiling packages, while also pricing associated demolition, strip-out and make-good works.
You'll play a key role from tender through to project handover, working closely with clients, suppliers,



subcontractors and project managers to ensure successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions
Complete accurate quantity take-offs from architectural and construction drawings
Review plans, specifications and tender documentation
Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations
Develop competitive pricing strategies
Prepare BOQs and detailed cost breakdowns
Identify project risks and value engineering opportunities
Attend pre-tender meetings and site inspections where required
Assist with tender handovers to the delivery team
Build and maintain strong supplier and subcontractor relationships
Projects You'll Be Estimating
Commercial office fitouts
Corporate workplace refurbishments
Premium office interiors
Retail fitouts
Education projects
Commercial strip-outs
Base building demolition
End-of-lease make‐good works
Multi‐floor commercial refurbishments
Scope of Works
The Successful Candidate Will Be Estimating Packages Including
Metal stud framing
Plasterboard partitions
Fire‐rated wall systems
Acoustic wall systems
Suspended grid ceilings
Plasterboard ceilings
Feature ceilings and bulkheads
Internal glazing and aluminium partition systems
Drylining systems
Doors and hardware
Insulation and acoustic treatments
Commercial demolition and strip-outs
General make‐good works




About You
To be successful in this role, you'll have previous estimating experience within the commercial interiors sector and possess a solid understanding of drylining systems.
Essential Requirements
Previous estimating experience within commercial drylining, demolition or strip‐out packages
Strong knowledge of partitioning systems and suspended ceiling packages
Ability to interpret architectural and construction drawings
Excellent commercial and analytical skills
Strong communication and negotiation abilities
High attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously
Australian construction industry experienceCostX, Bluebeam, Cubit, Buildsoft or similar estimating software
Existing supplier and subcontractor network within the Sydney market
What's On Offer
$100,000–$130,000 + Super (depending on experience)
Permanent full‐time position
Strong pipeline of secured commercial projects
Up-to-date office located in Sydney's Inner South
Work with an experienced and supportive estimating team
Career progression within an established and growing business
Opportunity to work on premium commercial fit‐out projects across Sydney
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected commercial interiors subcontractor with a strong reputation for delivering technically challenging drylining, partitioning and ceiling packages on some of Sydney's leading commercial projects.
If you're an experienced Estimator with a background in drylining, partitioning and suspended ceilings and are looking to join a stable business with long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you.
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