An outstanding opportunity has become available to join one of Queensland's most highly regarded residential developer-builders, working from their Sunshine Coast office across an impressive pipeline of residential developments ranging from approximately $60m through to $300m.
This opportunity could suit anAssistant/Intermediate Quantity Surveyor, Cost Planner or Estimatorlooking to take the next step in their career, through to a highly experienced Senior Estimator seeking a long-term opportunity on the Sunshine Coast.
You do not necessarily need to come from a principal contractor.
We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates currently working within aQuantity Surveying consultancywho would like to move into a developer-builder environment and gain greater exposure to how projects are designed, costed, developed and ultimately delivered.
Sunshine Coast | $130k-$220k package depending on experience
The Opportunity
This is not a traditional hard-dollar estimating role.
All projects are developed and delivered in-house, with approximately80% of the position focused on cost planning.
Projects typically begin with relatively limited design information, with the estimating team progressively developing cost plans as documentation evolves.
You will work alongside an experienced Estimating Manager and use extensive benchmarking from current and completed projects to develop your understanding of construction rates, methodology and the true cost of delivering high-quality residential projects.
Responsibilities will include:
Completing detailed measures and preparing project cost plans
Working with early-stage design information to develop progressively detailed estimates




Building upon existing schedules of rates and benchmarking information
Completing elemental and trade breakdown reviews
Monitoring trade lettings and cost reports to continually improve project benchmarking
Identifying costs, risks and opportunities that may not be immediately obvious from the drawings
Preparing value management pricing
Assisting with trade budgets for handover to Construction teams
Preparing purchaser variation and upgrade pricing
Supporting Development and Construction teams with project-specific measures and cost advice
Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers to validate rates and improve pricing accuracy
UsingCostXfor measurement and cost planning
About You
There is genuine flexibility around the background and experience level of the successful candidate.
You may currently be anAssistant or Intermediate QS within a cost consultancy, an Estimator/Cost Planner with a builder, an experienced subcontract estimator looking to broaden your construction knowledge, or an established Senior Estimator.
More important than extensive local market knowledge is your ability tomeasure accurately, understand construction documentation and think beyond what is immediately shown on the drawings.
You will ideally bring:
Experience in Quantity Surveying,



estimating or construction cost planning
Strong measurement skills and excellent attention to detail
The ability to concentrate on detailed measurement and analysis for extended periods
A sound or developing understanding of construction methodology and trade packages
Strong numerical and analytical capability
Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
A Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related qualification is highly regarded
CostX experience is advantageous but not essential
Training & Career Development
A major attraction of this position is the level ofdirect training and mentoring available within the Sunshine Coast office.
The successful candidate will work closely alongside the Estimating Manager, allowing for immediate feedback and ongoing technical development.
For a less experienced candidate, the onboarding process will be deliberately measured and can include shadow measuring completed projects before progressing onto live developments, structured CostX training and targeted support to address any technical knowledge gaps.
For someone currently working within a QS consultancy, this represents an excellent prospect to take your existing measurement and cost planning skills and gain much broader exposure todevelopment, design, procurement and construction delivery.
You will be joining a business with an established project pipeline, sophisticated cost benchmarking and developments ranging from approximately $60m, 8-storey projects through to $300m, 50-storey residential towers.
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📌 Estimator / Cost Planner - Developer Builder (Queensland)
🏢 Contec Recruitment
📍 Queensland