Estimator

Marble Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Flexible work environment

Personal development plans

Team events

Conference travel

Job summary

Marble Group Brisbane is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. You will lead cost planning and tender submissions for large commercial projects, mentor junior estimators, and build strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

The role demands 5-10+ years in a similar position, with proven capability in running new build commercial projects between $10m-$40m+. An inclusive, collaborative culture and clear career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management & Economics, Quantity Surveying or equivalent are preferred.
• Excellent communication & relationship building skills with various stakeholders (clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors etc.)
• Local experience and relationships with consultants and subcontractors
• Ideally 5-10 years in a similar role, with experience running new build commercial projects between $10m-$40m+

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans and tender submissions for new build projects.
• Lead estimation activities for commercial projects from $10m-$40m+.
• Mentor junior estimators and share industry knowledge.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, consultants and subcontractors.

Skills

Cost Planning

Tender Submissions

Leadership

Relationship Building

Team Player

Mentoring

Education

Construction Management & Economics

Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

Job description

I've partnered exclusively with a well-known QLD head contractor with an excellent reputation in the market spanning over 25 years of proven success delivering projects up to $40m+, specialising in the commercial project market. My client has already had a successful start to 2026 and gearing up for a busy year with work secured until 2029.

They operate across a range of delivering methods, with D&C being a big focus they are looking for someone with proven experience within the Commercial construction industry. Project sectors include industrial, government, education, health and more.

My client is a looking for an experienced Estimator to join their Brisbane team due to recent project wins and growth.

Ideal traits the successful candidate will have:

• 5 - 10 + years of experience in the role.
• CostX is advantageous!
• Strong Cost Planning and Tender Submissions skillss
• Leadership - enjoys mentoring and teaching others.
• Excellent ability to build rapport with others.
• Strong past tenure with employers.
• Team player who loves a challenge!

My favourite thing about this organisation is their genuine care for their employees and maintaining an excellent team culture. Their employees are staying with them for 5-10 + years in some cases and there is an open-door policy to Senior Management.

With an organisation with pipelines as strong as the guys - the sky is the limit for your career! Structured career development reviews designed to ensure everyone is on the right path.

These guys are big on team players and collaboration! There is no "I" in team - everyone is working together to achieve and kick goals.

With a strong pipeline of work already under construction and due to company growth this is an exciting opportunity for someone who is a leader, self-motivated, confident, honest, reliable, and looking to grow their career to step into the role.

Your Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management & Economics, Quantity Surveying or equivalent are preferred.
• Excellent communication & relationship building skills with various stakeholders (clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors etc.)
• Local experience and relationships with consultants and subcontractors
• Ideally 5-10 years in a similar role, with experience running new build commercial projects between $10m-$40m+

Your Rewards:

• Attractive salary package $130K - $160K+ Super dependant on experience.
• Fun & friendly working environment with an open-door policy to Senior Management
• Exposure to technically challenging projects with large footprints.
• Flexible working environment.
• Fully supported personal development plans and opportunity to progress your career.
• Regular team events.
• Strong connected and collaborative team culture.
• Opportunities to travel to conferences and industry events.

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!