Job description

The Company:
This leading national service provider delivers large-scale operate and maintain, facilities management and Defence contracts across the country. With a strong bid pipeline in front of them, they're looking to bring an experienced Estimator into the team on a contract basis to support upcoming tender submissions.

The Role:
Working as a key member of the bid team, you'll prepare detailed and competitive estimates from first principles, partnering closely with Bid Managers, Commercial Managers and operational SMEs to build the most cost-effective delivery solutions for each tender.

The Duties:

- Prepare estimates for ongoing service and maintenance contracts
- Prepare detailed and competitive estimates from first principles within defined timescales, in line with corporate procedures
- Engage with operational teams and SMEs to build the most cost-effective delivery solution
- Review and interpret tender scope documents and pricing returnable schedules
- Develop labour rates referencing applicable EBAs or awards
- Prepare scope and pricing documents for subcontractors and vendors
- Evaluate contractor prices and validate quotations




- Provide value-add analysis to support informed solution and bid strategy decisions
- Participate in detailed risk assessment across all bids, quantifying and documenting risks and opportunities
- Support the hand-over of successful tenders into operations

The Criteria:

- Must have experience in estimating services and ongoing service delivery contracts (not suitable for construction/projects)
- 5+ years' FM services experience e.g. Facility Management, Building Services or Technical Maintenance with estimating duties
- Strong communication skills
- Comfortable working under pressure and to strict timelines in a fast-changing workplace
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Ability to work flexibly
- Adapt to and engage with multiple stakeholders

The Benefits:

- Attractive contract rate
- 3-6 month initial term, with potential for extension
- Fully Remote working arrangements
- Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile national tenders
- Supportive, experienced estimating and commercial team

If this sounds like you, please Apply Now by emailing Chelsea on [email protected] or submit your resume online and we'll be in touch for a confidential conversation!

📌 Estimator (Melbourne)
🏢 Austcorp
📍 Melbourne