DSD is looking for an experienced Fitout Estimator to join our growing Fitout team in Surry Hills.

This is a key position within the business, working closely with our senior leaders to identify, price and secure new opportunities across the commercial interiors market.

We are looking for someone who understands that estimating is about more than producing a number. You need to understand how projects are built, where the risks sit, where the market is positioned and what it takes to put together a bid that wins work.

You’ll be involved from the earliest stages of an opportunity through to tender submission, negotiation and handover to the delivery team.

The role

You will take ownership of estimating and tendering activities across a range of commercial fitout projects, including:

- Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and scopes
- Preparing detailed estimates, trade breakdowns and tender pricing
- Developing subcontractor and supplier tender packages
- Managing subcontractor pricing and carrying out detailed trade comparisons
- Undertaking quantity take-offs and first-principles estimating where required
- Identifying scope gaps, design issues, risks and commercial opportunities
- Preparing tender clarifications, exclusions, qualifications and value-management options
- Working closely with senior leadership on bid strategy, positioning and pricing
- Producing high-quality tender submissions, proposals and supporting bid documentation
- Attending site inspections, tender interviews and client meetings
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients
- Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of subcontractor rates, material pricing and broader market conditions
- Working with the delivery team to ensure a thorough handover following a successful tender




- Supporting the wider team in identifying and converting new business opportunities

This is a hands-on role. While you will have the support of the wider DSD team, we want someone who is comfortable getting into the detail, picking up the phone to the market, challenging pricing, working through a difficult scope and helping turn an opportunity into a compelling submission.

About you

You will ideally have

- Demonstrated experience estimating commercial fitout and refurbishment projects
- A solid understanding of construction methodology and how fitout projects are delivered on site
- Detailed knowledge of the Sydney fitout subcontractor and supplier market
- Strong relationships across key fitout trades
- The ability to interrogate drawings and specifications and identify missing scope or commercial risk
- Strong estimating, cost-planning and analytical skills
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of what makes a tender competitive
- Experience preparing professional tender submissions and bid documentation
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- The confidence to engage directly with subcontractors, consultants and clients
- The ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously

A construction-related qualification is desirable, but practical fitout experience and genuine market knowledge are more important to us than the qualification on your CV. Why join DSD?

- Work from our Surry Hills office with a collaborative and experienced team
- Gain exposure to projects across NSW and nationally
- Work directly with senior leaders and experienced project professionals
- Take on genuine responsibility and develop your commercial career
- Join a growing business with strong client relationships and a solid project pipeline
- Be part of a practical, supportive and delivery-focused culture

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Estimator who wants to build a long-term career within the commercial interiors sector.

📌 Estimator (Sydney)
🏢 DSD
📍 Sydney