Senior Estimator Opportunity | Leading T2 Head Contractor
This is a rare opportunity to join a respected contractor and play a key role within their estimating team, working across a diverse range of projects nationally and supporting the delivery of complex builds across multiple sectors.
The Role
Working as part of an experienced estimating team, you will be responsible for:
Preparing accurate hard dollar tenders from concept through to submission.
Developing cost plans throughout the project lifecycle.
Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
Engaging with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
Identifying risks, opportunities and value engineering initiatives.
Working closely with clients, consultants and internal delivery teams to achieve the best project outcomes.
Supporting the wider pre-construction function on a variety of bids and negotiated opportunities.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 head contracting workplace.
Strong technical estimating capability, with experience delivering detailed cost plans and hard dollar tenders from first principles.
Demonstrated experience pricing complex projects across sectors such as health, commercial,



industrial, data centres and education.
Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project specifications, design documentation and buildability considerations.
Ability to interpret architectural, structural and services drawings, identify project risks, and develop accurate cost estimates.
Experience managing subcontractor engagement, reviewing trade packages, analysing quotes and negotiating competitive pricing.
High attention to detail with the ability to deliver accurate estimates within tight tender deadlines.
Robust commercial acumen with the ability to identify cost opportunities, risks and potential project constraints.
A collaborative approach with the ability to work closely with pre-construction teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors.
What's on Offer
Join a respected Tier 2 contractor with a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work.
Work across a diverse range of sectors and project types.
Be part of an established, collaborative pre-construction team.
Long-term career progression within a business that promotes from within.
Competitive salary package and a supportive team culture.
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📌 Senior Estimator (Sydney)
🏢 Redpath Partners
📍 Sydney