Intermediate/Senior Estimator

Recruit Shop
Sydney, NSWFull time

$80k – $120k

Listed 17 Sep 2026

  • EARN $80,000 - $120,000 pa + Super | Negotiable Based on Experience

  • Join a Specialist Construction Estimating Firm Trusted Across Australia

  • Utilise Your Cubit or CostX Experience | Clear Pathway to Senior Estimator

About The Company

Our client is a specialist construction estimating firm supporting subcontractors, commercial builders and quantity surveyors across Australia. They provide accurate, independent cost insights that reduce risk and enable smarter project decisions, backed by a practical, trade-aligned understanding of how projects are truly built. With fast turnarounds and structured documentation, they're growing rapidly and building out a strong, experienced estimating team.

About The Opportunity

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare accurate, detailed estimates and tender submissions across a range of commercial construction projects, while developing your skills within a growing estimating team.

Reporting directly to the Business Director/Owner, some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing accurate estimates and ensuring tenders are submitted on time
  • Reviewing drawings and specifications, including structural (concrete, earthworks), fit-out and refurbishment scopes
  • Preparing detailed trade breakups and bills of quantities
  • Sourcing and obtaining competitive supplier and subcontractor pricing
  • Analysing bid documents to identify risks and opportunities
  • Working on tenders from initial documentation through to final submission

About You

The successful candidate will have:

  • Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident status
  • Hands-on experience using Cubit or CostX (essential; Cubit highly regarded)
  • 3+ years' commercial construction estimating experience, or relevant trade experience
  • Experience tendering on structural projects (concrete, earthworks) and/or fit-out and refurbishment projects
  • A genuine trade background, highly desirable
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills
  • A desire to progress into a Senior Estimator role and grow with the business

What's in it for You?

  • Immediate Start Available | Supportive, Collaborative Team Culture
  • Be Part of a Growing, Ambitious Business | Pathway to Profit Share as You Grow
  • Clear Career Progression | Pathway into a Senior Estimator Role
  • Work Alongside an Impressive Portfolio of Builders and Subcontractors Across Australia
  • Builder-Minded, Practical Estimating | Real-World Construction Experience Driving Cost Decisions
  • Exposure to a Wide Range of Projects | Commercial, Residential, Fit-out, Refurbishment, Education, Aged Care and More

Apply today and don't miss out on starting this opportunity as soon as possible!