About The Company

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded construction company with a robust reputation for delivering complex, high-value projects across Victoria. With a healthy pipeline of secured work and an ambitious growth trajectory, they are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their pre-construction team and play a key role in shaping the company's continued success.

About The Role

This is a senior position reporting directly to senior leadership. You'll take ownership of the estimating process from feasibility through to tender submission on significant projects, working closely with business development, design, and construction teams to secure and set up work for successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities
Lead estimating and tendering for major projects from concept through to contract award
Prepare detailed, accurate cost plans, quantity take-offs, and tender documentation
Source and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing
Analyse tender documents, specifications, and drawings to identify risks and opportunities
Develop and present value engineering options to clients and internal stakeholders
Mentor and support junior estimators within the team




Build and maintain robust relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
Contribute to the company's strategic growth and business development efforts

About You
Extensive experience as an Estimator within the construction industry, ideally with recent experience at Senior or Lead level
Proven track record estimating projects in the $20M–$150M+ range (adjust to suit)
Strong technical knowledge of construction methodology, materials, and costing
Proficiency with estimating software (e.g. Cubit, Buildsoft, or similar)
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or similar (highly regarded but not essential with strong industry experience)
A collaborative, commercially astute, and detail-oriented approach

What's on Offer
Salary package up to $250,000+ Superannuation, commensurate with experience
Consistently busy pipeline of work
Exposure to a strong and wide-ranging pipeline of quality projects
Supportive, high-performing team culture
Long-term career stability and progression opportunities
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