A well-established and growing construction business is looking to appoint an Intermediate Estimator to join its Sydney-based team. With a strong reputation for delivering projects across government, education, defence, justice, hospitality, civil and commercial fit-out sectors. Working across projects ranging up to $20M, this is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator with 2+ years' experience who enjoys getting hands-on with tenders, working through project scopes and producing accurate, competitive submissions.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and contribute to the end-to-end estimating and tendering process across multiple commercial construction projects.
- Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and project scopes to establish accurate project costs.
- Carry out detailed quantity take-offs, measurements, cost plans and BOQs.
- Prepare subcontractor comparisons, supplier pricing and comprehensive tender submissions.
- Coordinate subcontractor and supplier pricing to ensure accurate and competitive bids.
- Undertake site visits and measurements where required, particularly on refurbishment and fit-out projects where complete drawing packages may not be available.
- Identify project risks, cost efficiencies and alternative construction methodologies.
- Work collaboratively with the existing estimating team, Project Managers and Directors throughout the tendering process.
- Prepare tender clarifications, scope reviews and supporting documentation.
- Assist with the preparation and coordination of complete tender packages, ensuring submissions meet deadlines.

About You / Requirements

- 2+ years' experience in estimating within commercial construction, refurbishment, fit-out, civil or building services projects.




- Experience across government, education, defence, justice or commercial projects will be highly regarded.
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, quantity take-offs, cost planning and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
- Comfortable working across refurbishment and fit-out projects where drawings may be incomplete and site measurements are required.
- Proficient using Cubit for estimating and Microsoft Office for preparing and coordinating tender submissions.
- Strong knowledge of subcontractor pricing and the Sydney construction market.
- Highly organised, commercially minded and comfortable managing multiple tenders and deadlines.
- A hands-on approach with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative estimating team.
- Current driver's licence.

What's On Offer / Salary Package

- Salary: $120K–$140K + Super (DOE).
- Very attractive bonus structure.
- Wellbeing-focused employee benefits - State-of-the-art office gym and dedicated meditation spaces.
- Based in Alexandria - Free parking and convenient access to Mascot train station.
- Work across a diverse range of government, commercial, hospitality and refurbishment projects throughout Sydney.
- Join an established team of experienced Estimators with a cooperative and supportive working environment.
- Regular team events and an annual overnight social trip.
- A genuine emphasis on employee wellbeing, work-life balance and creating an enjoyable working environment.

For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with Design & Build and our clients please contact Emily Collins on 04•••••246 or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.

📌 Estimator (Sydney)
🏢 Design & Build
📍 Sydney