An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager to take ownership of the estimating function, build and lead a team within an established and growing commercial construction company. Working across a diverse portfolio of commercial newbuild and refurbishment projects, including education, healthcare, government, and hospitality sectors. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the company's continued growth, working closely with senior leadership to secure new projects and develop the estimating team.

Benefits

- Stability: Established national contractor
- Work-life balance: A business focused on sustainable long-term careers & family values
- Culture: Join a progressive and diverse construction business
- Project security: Strong secured pipeline of major projects & premium projects
- Development: Genuine career progression to Estimating Manager
- Travel: Office located close to public transport & onsite parking available

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the estimating function across commercial newbuild, fitout and refurbishment projects
- Manage tenders from initial review through to final submission




- Develop competitive pricing strategies and provide commercial input on major bids
- Prepare and review detailed estimates, BOQs, subcontractor comparisons and value engineering opportunities
- Assess tender risks, procurement strategies and project feasibility
- Build and maintain robust relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients
- Build, mentor and develop the estimating team as the business continues to grow
- Work closely with Directors and project delivery teams to secure profitable projects

Skills & Experience

- 8+ years' estimating experience with a commercial head contractor
- Strong project experience across commercial newbuild, fitout and refurbishment
- Experience tendering projects across education, healthcare, government, industrial and commercial sectors
- Strong understanding of D&C;, ECI and Construct Only procurement methodologies
- Previous leadership experience or ambition to progress into an Estimating Manager role
- Strong commercial acumen, subcontractor negotiation and tender management skills
- Proficiency in Cubit, CostX, EstimateOne or similar estimating software

📌 Estimating Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Morson Edge
📍 Sydney