Estimator/ Cost Planner

Versatile Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Versatile Group is seeking an ambitious Estimator to join its team in Sydney, working across large-scale mixed-use and residential developments. You will be involved from feasibility and cost planning through tender award and construction delivery, gaining exposure to both property development and construction.

The role partners with senior estimating and commercial leaders to develop detailed estimates, cost plans and competitive tenders, while analyzing subcontractor and supplier quotations

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of estimating, cost planning or pre-construction experience.
• Experience on residential, commercial, mixed-use or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and pricing principles.
• Ability to analyse drawings, specs and tender docs.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and communication skills.
• Stakeholder management and subcontractor engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed construction estimates and cost plans.
• Support feasibility assessments and early-stage project costing.
• Prepare competitive tenders and pricing submissions.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Perform quantity take-offs and cost benchmarking.
• Identify value engineering opportunities.
• Assess commercial risks and project opportunities.
• Maintain estimating databases, cost libraries and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with development, design, commercial and delivery teams.

Skills

Experience in estimating

Residential/commercial projects

Tendering and cost planning

Value engineering

Job description

Estimator

Large-Scale Mixed-Use & Residential Developments | Sydney

Join a national developer and builder delivering landmark mixed-use developments valued up to $450 million.

This is a rare opportunity to work on major projects from feasibility and cost planning through to tender award and construction delivery. Unlike many estimating roles, you'll gain exposure across both property development and construction, providing a broader commercial perspective and genuine long-term career growth.

About Versatile Group

Versatile Group is a national property developer and construction business delivering large-scale residential and mixed-use developments across NSW.

Our vertically integrated model combines development, construction and specialist subcontracting businesses, allowing us to control quality, create value and deliver projects from concept through to completion.

With a strong pipeline of major projects, we are continuing to grow our estimating capability and are seeking an ambitious Estimator to join the team.

The Role

Working closely with senior estimating and commercial leaders, you will be involved in:

• Preparing detailed construction estimates and cost plans
• Supporting development feasibility assessments and early-stage project costing
• Preparing competitive tenders and pricing submissions
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Performing quantity take-offs and cost benchmarking
• Identifying value engineering opportunities
• Assessing commercial risks and project opportunities
• Maintaining estimating databases, cost libraries and reporting systems
• Collaborating with development, design, commercial and delivery teams

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 3-7 years' experience in estimating, cost planning or pre-construction
• Experience working on residential, commercial, mixed-use or large-scale construction projects
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and pricing principles
• Proven ability to analyse drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Excellent numerical, analytical and communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management and subcontractor engagement capabilities
• A proactive attitude and desire to further develop your career

Why Join Versatile Group?

• Work on landmark mixed-use developments valued up to $450 million
• Exposure to both property development and construction
• Strong pipeline of major residential and mixed-use projects
• Opportunity to influence projects from concept through to delivery
• Career progression within a rapidly growing national business
• Supportive, experienced and high-performing estimating team
• Long-term growth and leadership opportunities