Estimator

Estimator

Salary:

$120000 - 140000 / Year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

NSW - Sydney - NSW 

Industry:

Construction

Reference:

4090761

Contact Name:

Emily Collins

Contact Email:

ecollins@designandbuild.com.au

Date Published:

05-Nov-2026

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 collaborative 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 0468927246 or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.
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