Estimators – Civil | Commercial | Residential
Want to work for a business that actually wins work and values the person behind the numbers?
We want to hear from you.
Bedrock Workforce is looking for Estimators across civil, commercial and residential construction to join a range of our clients on permanent roles throughout Sydney and NSW.
Our clients include tier 2 and 3 builders, specialist civil and demolition contractors and quality residential builders, all with strong pipelines and plenty of tenders on the table.
Whether your background is roads, earthworks, demolition and remediation, commercial fit-outs and mid-rise, or custom homes and multi-res, we have roles that match your experience.
What you'll be doing
Reviewing tender documents, drawings and specifications to understand scope and risk
Preparing accurate quantity take-offs and detailed cost estimates
Sourcing, comparing and negotiating subcontractor and supplier quotes
Preparing and submitting competitive tenders, including methodology, programmes and qualifications
Where relevant, coordinating the full bid process: tender registers, timelines, bid teams and submission documents
Attending site inspections and tender meetings, and building strong relationships with clients and subbies
Handing over successful projects to the delivery team and supporting cost planning and variations
What you'll need
Proven experience as an Estimator (or a Cost Planner / QS / Contract Administrator ready to step up) in civil, commercial or residential construction
A strong understanding of construction methods, materials and costs in your sector
Confidence using estimating and take-off software (Cubit, CostX, Buildxact, Bluebeam, Planswift or similar)




High attention to detail with strong numerical, analytical and report-writing skills
Good working knowledge of contracts, the NCC and relevant Australian Standards
Construction-related tertiary qualification (Building, Civil Engineering or QS) highly regarded; current driver's licence essential
Bonus:Experience in bid management, including managing tender pipelines, coordinating bid teams and writing winning submissions and capability statements
Can you price a job and run a bid?
Even better.
Estimators with bid management experience are in high demand right now.
What's on offer
Salary of $120K – $200K + super, depending on sector and experience
Office-based roles with flexibility, plus long-term career progression and genuine work life balance
Supportive, well-run businesses with strong tender pipelines
Why Bedrock?
We're Bedrock Workforce.
We know construction sites, we know recruitment, and we know there's more to a good hire than matching a ticket to a job title.
We're building a network of people who take pride in their work and connecting them with civil and construction teams that value what they bring.
Whether you're looking for your next project or your next long-term move, we want to hear what you're positive at and where you want to go.
This role not quite right?
Get in touch anyway.
We're always keen to meet good people across civil and construction.
Bedrock Workforce welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.
We encourage women interested in construction and civil roles to apply, along with First Nations people, people with disability and people from culturally diverse communities.
If you meet most of the requirements and think you could do the job, we'd like to hear from you.
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📌 Estimator (Sydney)
🏢 Bedrock Workforce
📍 Sydney