Job Description
City Linemarking is looking for a motivated and detail-focused Junior Estimator to join our growing estimating team.
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This is an opportunity for someone looking to build a career in estimating within the commercial construction, civil and linemarking industry. You will work closely with our Senior Estimator, learning how to assess plans, complete take-offs, price materials and labour, prepare quotations and understand the commercial side of delivering projects.
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The role is designed to provide hands-on training and career progression, with the potential to develop into a fully qualified Estimator as your skills and experience grow.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
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City Linemarking is looking for a motivated and detail-focused Junior Estimator to join our growing estimating team.
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This is an opportunity for someone looking to build a career in estimating within the commercial construction, civil and linemarking industry. You will work closely with our Senior Estimator, learning how to assess plans, complete take-offs, price materials and labour, prepare quotations and understand the commercial side of delivering projects.
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The role is designed to provide hands-on training and career progression, with the potential to develop into a fully qualified Estimator as your skills and experience grow.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assist with preparing accurate quotations for commercial and civil projects.
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Review architectural, civil and construction plans and specifications.
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Complete quantity take-offs for linemarking and associated works.
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Measure areas, line lengths, car parks, warehouses, roads and other project requirements.
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Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor pricing.




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Calculate labour, materials, equipment and other project costs.
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Assist with preparing professional client quotations and tender submissions.
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Maintain accurate estimating records and pricing information.
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Assist with tender and quote follow-ups.
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Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors when required.
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Ensure quotes are prepared accurately and within required timeframes.
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Work closely with the Senior Estimator, Operations and Business Development teams.
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Identify potential variations, exclusions and project requirements during the estimating process.
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Continuously develop knowledge of linemarking products, application methods, standards and construction practices.
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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
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We're looking for someone who is:
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Highly organised and detail-oriented.
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Numerically confident and comfortable working with numbers.
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A strong communicator.
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Computer literate and comfortable learning new systems.
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Able to read and interpret plans, or willing to learn.
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Able to work under deadlines and manage multiple projects.
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Proactive and willing to take responsibility.
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Commercially minded and interested in understanding how projects make money.
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Reliable, professional and committed to learning.
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Comfortable asking questions and taking direction.
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Previous estimating, construction, civil, building or trade experience is highly regarded, but is not essential.
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We are also open to candidates with experience in areas such as construction administration, quantity surveying, project coordination or trade-based roles who are looking to move into estimating.
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CAREER PROGRESSION
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This position is designed as a genuine pathway into estimating.
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You will initially work alongside our Senior Estimator and progressively take ownership of your own projects and quotations.
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Junior Estimator -> Estimator -> Senior Estimator
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As your capability increases, you will be given responsibility for larger and more complex projects.
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WHY JOIN CITY LINEMARKING?
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Join an established and growing Australian business.
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Work alongside an experienced estimating and operations team.
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Receive hands-on training and mentoring.
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Clear pathway for career progression.
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Exposure to major commercial, civil and infrastructure projects.
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Work with leading builders, contractors and organisations.
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Be part of a quick-moving business where your contribution directly impacts growth.
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Opportunity to develop valuable estimating and commercial skills.
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THE PERSON WE WANT
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We're not necessarily looking for someone who knows everything.
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We're looking for someone who is hungry to learn, takes pride in their work and wants to build a career.
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If you're organised, switched-on, commercially minded and want to develop into a highly capable Estimator, we'd like to hear from you.

📌 Junior Estimator (New South Wales)
🏢 City Linemarking
📍 New South Wales