Job Description
CGC Recruitment are partnering with a Sydney and Southern Highlands based construction and development company known for high-end residential builds and sensitive heritage refurbishments, and large-scale private homes. From landmark harbourside homes in the Eastern Suburbs to significant heritage properties in the Inner West and the Southern Highlands.
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Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead cost planning and tendering across a portfolio of premium residential, heritage, and large-scale development projects. This is a senior, client-facing role suited to someone who has estimated and closed out projects well in excess of $20M and is comfortable working with high end clients and projects
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Key Responsibilities
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Prepare detailed cost plans, feasibility estimates, and tender pricing across all project stages, from concept through to construction documentation
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Lead the tender process: preparing tender packages, managing subcontractor and supplier pricing, evaluating returns, and negotiating scope and value
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Develop and maintain detailed take-offs and benchmarking data across trades, materials, and project types
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Work closely with architects, consultants, and site/project management teams to resolve buildability, sequencing,



and cost risk during design development
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Track cost variations, escalation, and market movements across live projects, advising on risk and mitigation
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Present cost advice directly to clients and senior management, including on high-value, high-profile builds
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What We're Looking For
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Minimum 8–10 years' estimating experience in high end residential
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Demonstrated experience estimating and delivering projects with a value of $20M+
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Strong background across both recent-build and complex
renovation/heritage
refurbishment work is highly regarded
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Advanced skills in estimating and buildsoft, and strong Excel/cost modelling ability
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Excellent negotiation skills with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants
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High attention to detail balanced with commercial judgement on complex, high-spec projects
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Strong communication skills and comfort presenting cost advice directly to clients and principals
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What's on Offer
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Senior role within a well-regarded builder and work on stand out homes across NSW
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Work with a close knit team and join a company with a strong pipeline of work
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Monday to Friday work
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$150,000 to $170,000 + super
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📌 Senior Estimator (New South Wales)
🏢 CGC Recruitment
📍 New South Wales