Senior Estimator / Estimator

Senior Estimator / Estimator

Salary:

$180000 - 200000 / Year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

WA - Perth - WA 

Industry:

Construction

Reference:

BHS040826

Contact Name:

Beth Hampson-Smith

Contact Email:

bethany@designandbuild.com.au

Date Published:

04-Aug-2026

An established Tier 2, nationally operating, family-owned construction business is looking to add an experienced Estimator to its Perth team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator ready to step into a Senior role, or an established Senior Estimator looking for their next career move.

Working from centrally located Perth offices, you’ll be part of an experienced estimating team delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across commercial, defence, industrial and health sectors.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Prepare accurate and competitive tender submissions from initial review through to final submission.
  • Review drawings, specifications, contracts and project documentation to identify scope, risks and opportunities.
  • Measure and price works from drawings, specifications and bills of quantities, including first-principles estimating.
  • Develop detailed trade scopes and tender packages for subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Manage subcontractor and supplier tendering, including reviewing, analysing and benchmarking quotations.
  • Prepare and review cost plans throughout the design and tender process.
  • Identify project risks, opportunities, exclusions and potential additional costs.
  • Review designs and resolve discrepancies, scope gaps and ambiguities.
  • Work with Bid Managers, design teams and project teams to develop practical and cost-effective construction solutions.
  • Provide input into tender programs, construction methodologies and sequencing
  • Manage multiple tenders simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

To be successful, you will ideally have:
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a building Estimator role.
  • Demonstrated experience pricing commercial building projects with associated civil works.
  • Proven experience pricing projects for Local Government and Defence clients valued at $50M+.
  • Previous experience working for a Tier 1, Tier 2 with a head contractor.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a similar discipline.
  • Strong understanding of construction materials, methodologies and sequencing.
  • The ability to identify and assess project risks and opportunities.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines.
  • Proficiency in CostX estimating software is desirable.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and Office skills.
  • Knowledge of project programming and tender processes.
  • Current driver's licence and nationally recognised construction induction certification.
Why this opportunity?
  • $200k package
  • Centrally located Perth office
  • Diverse project portfolio across commercial, defence, industrial and health
  • Opportunity to work on $150m+ projects
  • Exposure to Local Government and Defence projects
  • Genuine pathway for an experienced Estimator to step into a Senior role
  • Join an established and experienced estimating team
  • Opportunity to take ownership of tenders and have strong commercial influence
If you're an experienced Estimator looking to step up, or a Senior Estimator ready for your next challenge, apply now for a confidential discussion.
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