I'm looking for a
Junior Estimator
to join a custom residential builder based in
South West Sydney.
This role would suit someone with a
carpentry or strong residential construction background
who has started to get an understanding of estimating and wants to move into an estimating focused role.
You don't need to be a fully fledged estimator, but you'll need a
basic understanding of the sales estimating process
and how a residential home is priced from plans through to a final quote.
The business builds high quality custom homes and this is a good opportunity to learn from an experienced estimating team and develop your skills across the full estimating process.
The role:
Assist with preparing sales estimates and quotes for new homes
Review architectural drawings, specifications and site information
Assist with pricing materials, labour and subcontractor costs
Review foundations and identify additional construction costs
Assist with RSLs, variations and client upgrades
Obtain pricing from suppliers and subcontractors
Work closely with the sales, drafting and construction teams
Learn and develop your understanding of the full sales estimating process
I'm looking for a
Junior Estimator
to join a custom residential builder based in
South West Sydney.
This role would suit someone with a
carpentry or strong residential construction background
who has started to get an understanding of estimating and wants to move into an estimating focused role.
You don't need to be a fully fledged estimator, but you'll need a
basic understanding of the sales estimating process
and how a residential home is priced from plans through to a final quote.




The business builds high quality custom homes and this is a good opportunity to learn from an experienced estimating team and develop your skills across the full estimating process.
The role:
Assist with preparing sales estimates and quotes for new homes
Review architectural drawings, specifications and site information
Assist with pricing materials, labour and subcontractor costs
Review foundations and identify additional construction costs
Assist with RSLs, variations and client upgrades
Obtain pricing from suppliers and subcontractors
Work closely with the sales, drafting and construction teams
Learn and develop your understanding of the full sales estimating process
What they're looking for:
Carpentry or solid residential construction background
Some experience or exposure to
sales estimating
Basic understanding of how residential homes are priced from plans
Comfortable reading drawings and understanding construction methods
Understanding of materials, labour and subcontractor pricing
Valuable attention to detail
Someone who is keen to build a long-term career in estimating
This could suit:
A carpenter looking to get off the tools and into estimating
A junior estimator with 1–2 years' experience
Someone currently assisting an estimator and wanting to take the next step
Someone from a project or custom homebuilder who has had exposure to sales estimating
You'll be working on
custom homes
, giving you exposure to a broader range of construction methods, finishes and site conditions than you may see in a typical production environment.
If you have a construction background and want to make the move into estimating,
get in touch with Katie for a confidential chat.
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📌 Junior Estimator / Carpenter (Sydney)
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
📍 Sydney