Assistant Estimator

GuidedHR; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time work

Mentoring from experienced estimators

Structured on-the-job training

Career development opportunities

Projects across metropolitan Melbourne

Job summary

Urbania is seeking a motivated recent graduate or early-career estimator to support tender preparation for our landscape construction and playground projects in Melbourne. This role offers exposure from tender through to award, with mentoring from experienced estimators in a collaborative team.

You'll work on BOQs, take-offs, RFQs, and pricing documentation, while maintaining accurate estimating records and supplier contacts, to help deliver high-quality, on-time bids for community-focused

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Civil Engineering or related field, or up to two years of estimating experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with take-off software (PlanSwift) highly regarded.
• Clear communication skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of BOQs for tenders and variations
• Undertaking accurate material take-offs from drawings and specifications
• Preparing and issuing RFQs to suppliers and subcontractors
• Following up, comparing and summarising supplier and subcontractor quotes
• Supporting senior estimators with pricing and tender submission documentation
• Maintaining estimating records, pricing data and supplier contacts

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Reading drawings & specs

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management / Landscape Architecture related degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PlanSwift

Job description

Urbania is an experienced Landscape Construction firm, dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces that inspire, connect, and empower communities. We specialise in creating engaging playgrounds, educational play environments, revitalised parks, streetscapes, and urban precincts where children, families, and residents can come together and flourish.

With a team boasting over 60 years of combined experience and a highly skilled group of tradesmen, we have the proven expertise to execute landscape construction and playground projects to the highest standard. We deliver bespoke solutions for schools, councils, property developers, builders, and hospitality groups that respond directly to each client and project’s needs.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a motivated individual to join our team and support the preparation of accurate, competitive tenders across our landscape construction and playground projects. This is an ideal role for a recent Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management graduate, or someone with up to two years' industry experience, who is looking to build a long-term career in estimating with genuine exposure to projects from tender through to award.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the preparation of Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for tenders and variations
• Undertaking accurate material take-offs from drawings and specifications
• Preparing and issuing Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to suppliers and subcontractors
• Following up, comparing and summarising supplier and subcontractor quotes
• Supporting senior estimators with pricing and tender submission documentation
• Maintaining estimating records, pricing data and supplier contacts

The Ideal Candidate

You're a recent graduate in a relevant field, or have up to two years' experience in estimating, quantity surveying or a related construction role. You're detail-focused, eager to learn, and keen to grow your career within a supportive, hands‑on team.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, or a related discipline (e.g. Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, etc.)
• Up to two years' experience in estimating or a related construction role – graduates encouraged to apply
• The ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong numerical skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with take-off software (e.g. Plan Swift) highly regarded
• Clear communication skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines

At Urbania, we look after our people. When you join us, you’ll get:

• Steady, full-time work on meaningful community projects across metropolitan Melbourne
• A collaborative, supportive crew with 60+ years of combined expertise
• Variety — no two projects are the same, from playgrounds to public parks to urban precincts
• Exposure to high-quality, bespoke projects for councils, schools, and developers
• Structured on-the-job training and mentoring from experienced estimators
• Career development as Urbania continues to grow