Your New Company

Trifecta Recruitment have partnered with a highly regarded national Commercial builder delivering a diverse range of Retail, Industrial, Commercial and Government projects valued between $20M and $50M.

With over 35 years in the industry, the business has established an excellent reputation, a strong pipeline of work and an outstanding average employee tenure of seven years, reflecting their supportive culture and focus on work-life balance.

Due to continued growth within their New Build Division , they are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join their Melbourne team, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in securing upcoming projects.

Your New Role

- Manage the end-to-end estimating and tendering process across a diverse range of Commercial new build projects valued between $20M and $50M.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, tender submissions and budgets for upcoming projects.
- Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications and tender documentation to identify project requirements, risks and opportunities.
- Manage subcontractor and supplier enquiries, pricing comparisons and trade package assessments.
- Identify value engineering opportunities and develop competitive tender strategies to improve project outcomes.
- Work closely with the preconstruction, project delivery and senior management teams to ensure accurate tender submissions and successful project handovers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and key stakeholders.
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of estimating systems, processes and tendering strategies.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to junior members of the estimating team where required.

What You Need To Succeed

- Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator working for a Commercial head contractor.




- Strong experience estimating Commercial new build construction projects.
- Experience across Industrial, Commercial, Retail or Government new build projects will be highly regarded.
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, structural trades, subcontractor procurement and cost planning.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage tenders from initial review through to final submission.
- Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and the ability to identify project risks and opportunities.
- A proactive and cooperative approach with the ability to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines.

What You'll Get In Return

- Excellent salary package of $160,000 – $220,000 + Super , depending on experience.
- Flexible working arrangements, including up to two days working from home each week.
- Join a highly regarded national builder with over 35 years of experience and an excellent industry reputation.
- Play an important role in the continued growth of an established New Build Division.
- Strong pipeline of diverse Commercial, Industrial, Retail and Government new build projects valued up to $50M.
- Outstanding staff retention, with an average employee tenure of seven years.
- Work closely with an experienced and approachable senior leadership team who value your input and expertise.
- Join a stable, well-resourced business offering long-term career security.
- Supportive, down-to-earth company culture with a genuine focus on work-life balance.
- Conveniently located Cremorne office with easy access to public transport, cafes and restaurants.
- Strong mentoring and professional development programs with genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

If this role isn't quite right but you'd like to hear about other opportunities, please feel free to get in touch.

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📌 Senior Estimator (Melbourne)
🏢 Trifecta Recruitment
📍 Melbourne