This is an opportunity to join a well-established national commercial builder with decades of experience delivering complex, high-quality projects across Australia. With a healthy pipeline of work, a collaborative leadership team and a genuine focus on people, this business has built a reputation as an employer that invests in its staff and promotes from within. Their project portfolio spans commercial, education, health, government, and large-scale mixed-use developments.
The Role
As a Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in tendering major commercial projects, working closely with the Estimating Manager, senior leadership and project delivery teams to develop competitive and commercially sound submissions.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing accurate and competitive estimates for major commercial construction projects across public and private sectors.
- Reviewing tender documentation, preparing detailed quantity take-offs and developing bid strategies.
- Managing subcontractor tender packages, assessing pricing and negotiating competitive outcomes.
- Identifying value engineering opportunities, commercial risks and cost-saving strategies.
- Managing the tender process through to final submission, including client negotiations and post-tender handovers.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced Senior Estimator with a proven track record of successfully tendering large scale projects.
You will bring:
- Minimum 10 years' estimating experience within commercial construction.
- Proven experience managing tenders exceeding $80M.
- Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
- Advanced proficiency in estimating software, ideally Buildsoft or Cubit.
- Strong experience in subcontractor procurement, tender analysis and pricing negotiations.
- Excellent understanding of construction methodologies, commercial risks and competitive tender strategies.
- Ability to independently manage complex tenders and competing deadlines.
The Perks
- Join a nationally recognised commercial builder with a strong brand and established systems
- Work on diverse and high-profile projects across multiple sectors
- Excellent salary package tailored to your level of experience
- Long-term career development and progression opportunities
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📌 Senior Estimator - Brisbane
🏢 Peter Jacob Recruitment
📍 Brisbane
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