Estimator - Commercial Fit-out

Aurex Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurex Group in Brisbane is seeking an Estimator to manage cost plans and tender pricing for commercial fitout projects from $75k to $20m, reporting to the Pre-construction Manager. You will prepare accurate cost plans, tender submissions and handovers, and collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers and subcontractors to cover scope and risks.

This hands-on role requires experience interpreting drawings, reviewing specifications and calculating take-offs, with strong numerical skills and a

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting construction drawings and specifications and preparing quantity take-offs, cost plans and tenders.
• Understanding of fitout trades, construction methods and subcontractor packages.
• Strong numerical skills and a thorough approach to checking pricing and scope coverage.
• Confidence liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations and resolve queries.
• Clear communication and collaborative teamwork across design, pre-construction and delivery teams.
• Experience using estimating software, with Cubit familiarity advantageous.
• Relevant qualification in construction management, quantity surveying or related discipline is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare concept estimates, detailed cost plans and tender pricing for commercial fitout projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and project documentation, complete quantity take-offs and clarify scope gaps.
• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations, checking inclusions, exclusions and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate input from design, pre-construction and delivery teams to develop complete and achievable budgets.
• Prepare tender submissions within agreed deadlines, clearly documenting pricing assumptions and qualifications.
• Identify cost risks and value engineering opportunities that balance budget, quality and client requirements.
• Maintain estimating rates, pricing templates and supplier and subcontractor relationships.
• Provide clear project handovers covering scope, budget, procurement assumptions and key risks.
• Use Cubit and other estimating tools effectively, contributing to improvements in estimating processes.

Skills

Estimating experience

Commercial fitout knowledge

Strong numerical skills

Communication with suppliers

Tender deadline management

Education

Construction management or quantity surveying qualification

Tools

Cubit

Job description

Our client is an integrated workplace advisory and fitout business, combining expertise across workplace strategy, design and project delivery. The business creates work environments that support clients' operational needs and business objectives.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Pre-construction Manager, the Estimator will manage the estimating process for commercial fitout projects valued from $75,000 to $20 million, from concept cost planning through to final tender pricing and handover.

Working within an integrated workplace advisory, design and delivery team, you will prepare accurate, competitive and comprehensive cost plans and tender submissions. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure project scopes are fully covered, risks are understood and budgets are clearly communicated to the delivery team. This is a hands-on role with no direct reports.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare concept estimates, detailed cost plans and tender pricing for commercial fitout projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and project documentation, complete quantity take-offs and clarify scope gaps.
• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations, checking inclusions, exclusions and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate input from design, pre-construction and delivery teams to develop complete and achievable budgets.
• Prepare tender submissions within agreed deadlines, clearly documenting pricing assumptions and qualifications.
• Identify cost risks and value engineering opportunities that balance budget, quality and client requirements.
• Maintain estimating rates, pricing templates and supplier and subcontractor relationships.
• Provide clear project handovers covering scope, budget, procurement assumptions and key risks.
• Use Cubit and other estimating tools effectively, contributing to improvements in estimating processes.

About you

You will bring practical estimating experience in commercial fitout or closely related construction projects, supported by strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing tender deadlines.

You will also have:

• Experience interpreting construction drawings and specifications and preparing quantity take-offs, cost plans and tenders.
• A sound understanding of fitout trades, construction methods and subcontractor packages.
• Strong numerical skills and a thorough approach to checking pricing and scope coverage.
• Confidence liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations and resolve queries.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working across teams.
• Experience using estimating software, with familiarity with Cubit advantageous.
• A relevant qualification in construction management, quantity surveying or a related discipline would be advantageous.