Estimator

Bluestone Recruitment
Melbourne VIC 3004Full time

Listed 3 Oct 2026

Responsibilities:
You will work as part of the estimating and pre-construction team, with responsibilities including:

  • Preparing detailed cost plans and estimates across concept, design development and tender stages
  • Managing subcontractor and supplier pricing
  • Preparing trade comparisons, scope reviews and tender analysis
  • Reviewing project documentation to identify cost risks and opportunities
  • Providing value engineering and cost advice to support competitive tenders
  • Working closely with pre-construction, design and delivery teams
  • Identifying buildability issues and procurement opportunities throughout the tender process

Experience Required:

  • At least 3 years estimating experience within commercial construction
  • Exposure to commercial new build and/or fit-out projects
  • Strong understanding of subcontractor pricing, tender analysis and trade scopes
  • Ability to prepare detailed estimates and cost plans
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • A desire to develop into a Senior Estimator position

What’s in it for you?

  • $130k–$170k package, depending on experience
  • Clear pathway to Senior Estimator within 12 months for a strong performer
  • Work on a diverse pipeline of $2M–$30M new build and fit-out projects
  • Join an established national builder turning over approximately $200M annually
  • Strong track record of developing and promoting staff internally
  • Exposure to interesting projects across education, health, government, council and industrial sectors
  • Strong pipeline of work 

To Apply:
Please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Corbin Faint on 0460 290 202 or email: cfaint@bluestonerecruitment.com