Senior Estimator – Specialist Fitout & Refurbishment
We are working with a highly regarded, privately owned construction business that specialises in complex
fitout, refurbishment and interiors projects
across Australia.
Backed by the strength and financial stability of a larger established construction group, the business has built an excellent reputation for delivering technically challenging projects in live, operational and highly sensitive environments.
Projects span
Tertiary Education, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Government & High Security
, alongside a broader portfolio of complex fitout and refurbishment projects.
With a strong pipeline of work and continued growth, they are now looking to appoint an experienced
Senior Estimator
to join their team.
What's on Offer
Join a well-established and highly respected construction business
Work across a diverse portfolio of technically complex projects
Strong pipeline of work across multiple sectors
Opportunity to take ownership of tenders from early-stage pricing through to submission
Work closely with senior leadership, clients, consultants and project teams
Be part of a collaborative, high-performing pre-construction team
Opportunity to contribute to value-add and alternative project strategies
Long-term career development and progression opportunities
The Role
As a
Senior Estimator
, you will play a key role in the pre-construction and tendering function, managing the estimating, cost planning and tendering process across a range of complex fitout and refurbishment projects.
You will be responsible for developing accurate and competitive estimates, coordinating the tender process, assessing commercial risks and opportunities, and providing explicit commercial insight to ensure projects are positioned for successful delivery.




Key responsibilities will include:
Preparing detailed
estimates, cost plans and budgets
from early-stage project information through to tender submission
Managing multiple tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission
Reviewing tender documentation and undertaking detailed
quantity take-offs and measurement
Developing scopes of work and issuing tender packages to subcontractors and suppliers
Receiving, reviewing, recording and
analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
Preparing detailed
preliminaries estimates
and assessing project-specific risks, allowances and opportunities
Compiling comprehensive
tender summaries
, including detailed subcontractor and supplier quotation analysis
Working closely with the pre-construction and design teams to identify
value engineering, alternative methodologies and value-add opportunities
Arranging and participating in
site inspections
with project teams, subcontractors and suppliers
Participating in
client and consultant negotiations
following tender submission and prior to project award
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with
subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and key project stakeholders
Maintaining current pricing, market and technical information to support accurate and competitive tendering
Monitoring
market conditions, subcontractor availability, pricing and escalation trends




Preparing effective tender handover documentation and participating in the transition from pre-construction into project delivery
Supporting and mentoring
junior estimators and developing team members
Many projects are delivered within existing,
live environments
, creating a genuinely interesting and technically challenging estimating environment where careful planning, commercial judgement and attention to detail are critical.
About You
We are looking for an experienced Estimator who enjoys working on complex projects and wants to be part of a business where quality, collaboration and technical excellence are highly valued.
You will ideally have:
Previous experience as an
Estimator or Senior Estimator within commercial construction
Strong experience across
fitout, refurbishment or complex building projects
Proven ability to independently manage tenders from start to finish
Previous experience working on project values of
$30–$50m
Strong understanding of
first-principles estimating, measurement, cost planning and tendering
Strong commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to identify project risks and opportunities
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
High attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing deadlines
The ability to work collaboratively with pre-construction, design and delivery teams
Relevant tertiary qualifications in
Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Most importantly, you will be someone who takes pride in the quality of your work, enjoys working collaboratively and wants to contribute to a growing and highly regarded construction business.
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