Position: Estimator / Quantity Surveyor / Sales - Projects - Balustrades & Handrails & Architectural Metalworks - BRIGHT BALUSTRADING - Commercial Projects

Industry: Architectural Metalwork Fabrication Engineering Trade. Fabrication Supply and installation of metalworks projects in Sydney

Employment Type: Full time Permanent / Part Time

Salary: Starting $80k-$90k AUD per year base package + 12% Superannuation + Performance Bonus/Commission. Based on experience and performance

Job Description

- Review architectural drawings, specifications, finishes schedules and project requirements.
- Prepare project estimates and cost breakdowns for balustrade systems.
- Perform material take-offs from plans including plan views, elevation views, section views, detail drawings and
- Quantity calculations and Architectural plans markup. Lineal meters, square meters, each items etc
- Review specifications, reports and finishes schedules.
- Calculate material costs, fabrication duration and labour costs, and installation costs.
- Surface finishing costs. Powder coating, painting, hot dip galvanising etc
- Obtain and review supplier pricing for materials and components.
- Communicate with clients to clarify project requirements and technical details.
- Respond to client enquiries regarding pricing, specifications, and proposed solutions.
- Prepare and issue quotations based on project scope and estimated costs.
- Ensure quotations accurately reflect project inclusions, exclusions, and specifications.
- Identify potential cost risks, design limitations, and project variations.




- Recommend alternative designs or products when the initial design is impractical, unsuitable, or not cost-effective.
- Propose cost-effective alternatives without compromising safety, quality, or compliance.
- Coordinate with internal departments and suppliers to confirm pricing and technical requirements.
- Revise estimates and quotations following design changes or updated project information.
- Follow up on submitted quotations and respond to client feedback.
- Maintain accurate records of estimates, quotations, and client communications.
- Ensure detailed understanding of project constraints such as vertical and horizontal movements such as onsite cranage by others, hoists, good lifts
- Understanding of safe access requirements. Scaffolding, EWP, working off harnesses, SWMs etc

About Us - BRIGHT BALUSTRADING - Commercial Projects:

We are an experienced and specialized metalwork engineering company based in Sydney. Our focus is on the fabrication and installation of high-quality metalworks & glass products such as balustrades, handrails, louvres, battens, screens and other architectural metalworks.

We pride ourselves on precision, customization, and building long-term relationships with builders, suppliers, and clients.

Skills & Experience Required:





- Minimum 1 year of estimating experience for balustrades, handrails, fencing, or other architectural metalworks such as facades, structural steel or other relevant metalworks trades and projects
- Minimum 3 years quantity surveying and take-offs and BOQ preparation, plans reading and marking up experience
- Strong ability in preparing “first principle” estimates for residential and commercial projects ranging $10,000 to $1,000,000
- Proven success working with builders, suppliers, and stakeholders
- Solid cost planning and reporting experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Adobe & BlueBeam
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with construction scheduling and cost tracking tools is a plus
- Writing and speaking and communication skills 10/10

What’s in It for You:

- Work in a company with one of the strongest completed projects portfolios in Australia and only increasing in share of the best projects being designed and built
- Work in a stable and well-established company. 20+ years. Over 125+ 5 Star google reviews. Over 3000 jobs completed and counting
- Supportive, team-focused work culture. 10+ office team + 15+ fabrication and installation team
- Be a key contributor to both the estimating and delivery functions
- Training and support provided
- Mobile phone provided
- Permanent workstation & PC included

Requirements added by the job poster

- Authorized to work full time in Australia.

📌 Estimator / Quantity Surveyor / Sales - Projects - Balustrades & Handrails & Architectural Metalworks (Sydney)
🏢 Bright Balustrading
📍 Sydney