An established and growing construction business is looking for an experienced

Estimator

to join its Canberra team.

This is an opportunity to step into a key role within a collaborative team, working across a diverse range of projects and playing an important part in securing and delivering future work.

The Role As an Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders across a range of commercial construction projects. You’ll work closely with the pre-construction and delivery teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure projects are priced accurately and strategically. Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates and tenders

Reviewing plans, specifications, scopes and contract documentation

Preparing subcontractor and supplier packages and managing the tender process

Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations

Identifying project risks, exclusions, variations and opportunities

Developing accurate construction methodologies and preliminary costs

Preparing tender submissions and supporting documentation

Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers

Working closely with Project Managers and the wider construction team

Maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers across the ACT market

Join a Canberra construction business An established and growing construction business is looking for an experienced

Estimator

to join its Canberra team.

This is an chance to step into a key role within a collaborative team, working across a diverse range of projects and playing an important part in securing and delivering future work.

The Role As an Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders across a range of commercial construction projects. You’ll work closely with the pre-construction and delivery teams,



subcontractors and suppliers to ensure projects are priced accurately and strategically. Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates and tenders

Reviewing plans, specifications, scopes and contract documentation

Preparing subcontractor and supplier packages and managing the tender process

Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations

Identifying project risks, exclusions, variations and opportunities

Developing accurate construction methodologies and preliminary costs

Preparing tender submissions and supporting documentation

Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers

Working closely with Project Managers and the wider construction team

Maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers across the ACT market

About You We’re looking for an Estimator who combines strong technical estimating skills with a commercial mindset and a good understanding of the Canberra construction market.

You will ideally have:

Previous experience as an Estimator within the commercial construction industry

Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, materials and processes

The ability to interpret architectural, structural and services drawings

Experience preparing tenders from initial review through to submission

Strong subcontractor and supplier relationships

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Strong communication and negotiation skills

The ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously

Relevant construction, quantity surveying or estimating qualifications are advantageous

You must be an Australian Citizen to apply for this role.

What's on Offer?

Join an established and growing Canberra construction business

Work across a diverse range of interesting projects

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Genuine opportunity for career progressionCompetitive salary package, based on experience

Opportunity to play a key role in the company's continued growth

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Estimator (Canberra)
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
📍 Canberra