Who we are:
Leaders in quality fit outs, refurbishments and construction. Since our establishment in 1995, we have completed nearly $3.5 billion dollars’ worth of work across Australia. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Canberra, and Orange, we have the ability to deliver projects across Australia in all key building sectors; including workspace, hospitality, education, government and healthcare.
With annual revenues surpassing $400 million, we take pride in our financial security, and with zero debt and no overdraft, we consistently give back to our community.
Our people are the driving force behind the reliability and success of the projects we undertake. They are more than employees, they are individuals with diverse views, techniques and strategies who form part of a highly energetic team, capable of moving forward with confidence into every project.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Perth team. In this role, you will be reporting to our Estimating Manager and supporting our estimating team in achieving quality projects. To be successful in this position you’ll identify and manage risks and opportunities in new projects through accurate estimation services. You will produce estimates in a timely manner in line with Renascent’s policies and procedures, and in line with individual client or stakeholder requirements.
Your duties and responsibilities:
- Client Relationships: Maintain proactive communication throughout the preconstruction phase, ensuring clients/stakeholders are informed.
Promptly addressing client inquiries and promoting a transparent and reliable relationship.
- Risk Assessment: Identify and assess potential project risks, developing strategic mitigation plans to safeguard budgets and timelines while maintaining accuracy. Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimisation using market insights and supplier relationships.
- Estimate: Produce precise and competitive project estimates by analysing detailed plans, calculating material and labour costs using up-to-date market data, and delivering clear and organised proposals that support informed decision‑making.
- Initial Review of tender submissions: Understanding the client brief and divide the overall project scope into trade packages, and prepare clear invitations to tender, ensuring a streamlined and professional bidding process.
- Post-Estimate: Manage the post‑estimate phase by coordinating a seamless and informative handover, transferring all relevant deliverables, documentation, and insights to project stakeholders
To be successful you will need:
- Ideally have a minimum of 3-5 years’ solid experience in Estimating
- Ability to interpret building plans & specifications
- Experience Estimating on Health, Education, Commercial and Government projects up to $15m+
- Qualification in Building & Construction / Quantity Surveying or Trade Certificate, or similar
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, time management and organisation skills
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills with the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement
What we offer:
- Inclusive culture: Be part of our people-first culture; Great Place to Work 2024 & 2025 Certified & Best Places to Work for Women 2026
- Flexible Working Arrangements: We offer flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance and accommodate individual needs
- Landmark projects: Work on continuously exciting and impactful projects
- Paid Leave: Various paid leave options to support work-life balance
- Bonus: Company-wide annual bonus scheme
- Wellbeing: The business offers a range of valuable benefits designed to enhance employee well-being and support their professional growth
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to
[email protected]. Alternatively, please visit our website via https://www.renascent.com.au/careers. We appreciate you taking time to apply for this position.
Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we are. Therefore, we invite all culturally diverse groups and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.
Only those candidates successful in moving forward in the selection process will be contacted.
Note to agencies: We have preferred recruitment partners in place and therefore are unable to accept speculative enquiries.
📌 Estimator (Perth)
🏢 Renascent
📍 Perth