Core Talent is partnering with a highly regarded boutique contractor to recruit an experienced Estimator to join their growing pre-construction team.
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This is an opportunity to join a business with an excellent reputation for delivering technically challenging commercial fit-out and hospitality projects across Sydney. Their portfolio includes hotel refurbishments, high-end workplace interiors and heritage projects throughout the CBD and inner suburbs.
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With a strong pipeline of secured work, they are seeking an Estimator who enjoys taking ownership of the pricing process and working closely with project teams to secure and successfully deliver projects.
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The Role
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As an Estimator, you will play a key role within the pre-construction team, managing tenders from inception through to handover.
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Responsibilities
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- Preparing detailed BOQs, take-offs and cost plans from drawings and specifications
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- Managing subcontractor tender packages and evaluating returned pricing
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- Identifying scope gaps, buildability risks and value engineering opportunities
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- Producing professional and competitive tender submissions
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- Working closely with Project Managers to align pricing with methodology and programme requirements
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- Participating in post-tender reviews and project handovers
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- Developing and maintaining solid relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
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About You
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- Minimum 5 years' estimating experience within commercial construction or fit-out
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- Strong take-offs and BOQ preparation skills with the ability to price from first principles
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- Proven experience managing trade packages through the full tender process
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- Excellent communication skills and the ability to present pricing with confidence
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- Ability to manage multiple tenders and work autonomously
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- Exposure to hospitality, heritage or specialist fit-out projects would be highly regarded
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- Experience using CostX, Cubit, Buildsoft or similar estimating software
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- Trade qualifications or a Construction-related degree are both welcomed
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What's On Offer
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- Diverse portfolio of commercial fit-out and hospitality projects
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- Exposure to technically challenging heritage and refurbishment works
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- Supportive, close-knit team with direct access to senior leadership
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- Opportunity to influence and help grow the estimating function
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- Long-term career progression within a growing business
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- Competitive salary package based on experience
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- Sydney CBD office location
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📌 Estimator (New South Wales)
🏢 Core Talent
📍 New South Wales
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