An opportunity is available for an experienced
Estimator
to join a well-established commercial fit-out and refurbishment contractor with a strong and consistent pipeline of work across Queensland.
The business delivers projects across
healthcare, education, commercial office, government, hospitality, retail and industrial
, with significant experience delivering complex projects within
live operating environments
.
Tendering approximately
$200M of work annually across Queensland
, the business has built a strong reputation through repeat clients, negotiated opportunities and long-term relationships.
The Role
Working as part of an experienced estimating team, you will take ownership of tenders from initial review through to submission and handover.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading
complex and high-value tenders
Preparing detailed
cost plans, estimates and BOQs
Pricing projects generally ranging from
$500K–$20M
Managing
Lump Sum, D&C; and ECI
tender processes
Reviewing drawings, specifications and consultant documentation
Identifying
scope gaps, commercial risks and opportunities
Managing subcontractor pricing and trade coverage
Providing
buildability and value engineering
input
Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal delivery teams
Supporting tender presentations, negotiations and project handovers




Mentoring and supporting junior estimators
About You
You will ideally have:
5+ years' estimating experience
within commercial construction
Strong experience across
commercial fit-out and refurbishment
Demonstrated
Design & Construct estimating experience
Exposure to
ECI and negotiated tenders
highly regarded
Experience across healthcare, education, commercial, government, hospitality or retail projects
Strong knowledge of the
Brisbane subcontractor and trade market
Strong commercial awareness and ability to assess tender risk
Experience using
Buildsoft or similar estimating software
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team
What's On Offer
Strong and consistent pipeline
of projects
Exposure to projects up to
$20M
Diverse portfolio of commercial fit-out and refurbishment work
Established and experienced estimating team
Supportive, down-to-earth working environment
High staff retention
Genuine opportunity for
long-term career development and progression
South Brisbane location
This opportunity would suit an estimator who enjoys being
hands-on with the detail
, understands commercial construction methodologies and wants to join a stable business with a solid reputation and long-term pipeline.
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📌 Estimator (Queensland)
🏢 seek.com.au
📍 Queensland