Role Description This full time, on-site/office based Fence Designer and Estimator role is based in Mornington, VIC. The role involves meeting with residential and commercial clients to understand fencing needs, assessing properties, taking accurate measurements, and reviewing site conditions.

The Fence

Designer and Estimator prepares detailed fence designs, selects appropriate materials, and creates clear, competitive quotations and estimates. Daily tasks include preparing and updating project documentation, coordinating with our Project Manager, installers and suppliers, and ensuring designs comply with safety standards and local regulations. The role also requires responding to enquiries, maintaining strong customer relationships, and providing professional advice on design options, durability, and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

- Experience in fence design, construction, or a related building trade, with the ability to interpret site conditions and translate customer requirements into practical solutions.
- Strong estimating and basic mathematics skills, including measuring sites, calculating materials,



and preparing accurate costings and quotations.
- Proficiency with design and documentation tools (e.g., CAD or drawing software, MS Office) to produce clear plans, layouts, and job files.
- Effective communication and customer service abilities, including listening to client needs, explaining options, and managing expectations professionally.
- Solid organizational and time management skills to prioritize multiple jobs, meet deadlines, and follow projects through from initial enquiry to installation.
- Understanding of relevant safety requirements, building standards, and local regulations related to fencing and property boundaries.
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel locally for on-site assessments in Mornington and surrounding areas.
- Previous experience in fencing, landscaping, construction, or estimating is highly regarded; trade qualification or certificate in building, construction, or drafting is an advantage.

📌 Fence Designer and Estimator (Melbourne)
🏢 Dolphin Fencing
📍 Melbourne