Job Description

About Us n

Harnest, part of Mazzei Group, is dedicated to building stronger communities through safe, inclusive and dignified housing outcomes. We partner with government, community organisations and private clients to deliver high-quality social housing, affordable housing and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) projects across Victoria and South Australia.

About Us n

Harnest, part of Mazzei Group, is dedicated to building stronger communities through protected, inclusive and dignified housing outcomes. We partner with government, community organisations and private clients to deliver high-quality social housing, affordable housing and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) projects across Victoria and South Australia.

About The Role n

We're seeking an experienced Estimator to join our growing Harnest team in Adelaide. Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you'll play a key role in preparing tenders, cost plans, purchase orders and pricing submissions across a diverse pipeline of social and affordable housing projects.

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Working closely with Sales, Design, Project Management and Construction teams, you'll help ensure projects are commercially viable, accurately priced and delivered to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities n

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- Prepare detailed tenders, cost plans, BOQs and pricing submissions across social and SDA housing projects.
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- Review architectural drawings, engineering documentation, specifications and scopes of work to identify risks, opportunities and cost impacts.
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- Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier pricing to ensure competitive and commercially sound submissions.
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- Contribute to value management initiatives and risk assessments during the tender process.
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- Prepare purchase orders and procurement documentation for trades and suppliers.
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- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage variations and ensure client requirements are met.
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- Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and industry partners.
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- Support continuous improvement across estimating, procurement and pricing processes.
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About You nn
- Minimum 5 years' experience in estimating within residential, townhouse or medium-density construction.
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- Strong understanding of construction methodology, buildability, costs and structural complexity.
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- Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings with a high level of accuracy.
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- Strong commercial acumen, attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
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- Proven ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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- Qualification in Building, Construction Management or similar (Cert IV or above), and/or relevant trade background.
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- Experience using Databuild, Framework or similar estimating software, alongside Microsoft Office Suite.
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Why Join Harnest? nn
- Join a purpose-driven builder delivering projects that create genuine community impact.
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- Strong pipeline of social, affordable and SDA housing projects across Victoria and South Australia.
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- Collaborative and values-led culture with long-term career growth opportunities.
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- Opportunity to work across a growing and diversified construction group.
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- Competitive salary package reflective of experience and capability.
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📌 Estimator (Adelaide)
🏢 Harnest
📍 Adelaide