Estimator - Interior Fitout and Refurbishment

MPA; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MPA is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team and support tenders for fit-out and refurbishment projects. You will price submissions accurately, source capable subcontractors, and review designs to ensure alignment with client requirements and project budgets.

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you will work with internal teams and external partners to achieve timely, high-quality outcomes on landmark projects, contributing to our growth in the Australian market.

Qualifications

• 3+ years estimating in the fit-out/refurbishment sector for a Head Contractor.
• Pricing projects valued over $2 million.
• Bachelor level degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying.
• Ability to simplify complex information for audiences as required.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with internal teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Support tender process by ensuring submissions are accurately priced and aligned with value.
• Source sub-contractors and suppliers to achieve best budget outcomes.
• Review designs and plans at various development stages with stakeholders.
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to deliver time, quality and cost outcomes.

Skills

Estimating experience

Stakeholder management

Collaborative teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying

Tools

Cubit

Cubit Select

Procore

Estimate One

Job description

We specialise in building workplaces, covering fitouts and refurbishments in prime CBD locations. Work with us to transform spaces into something more. Something better.

About Us

At MPA, our team of approachable experts is the kind that people love working with. Great at communicating and keeping people up to date every step of the way, we come to every project with an open mind, a good dose of curiosity and a genuine passion for perfecting even the smallest of details. In short, we live and breathe what we do. It means we're a close-knit community in every sense—one that works together, cares for each other and has fun along the way.

For over 27 years, we've been committed to turning big ambitions into reality. Today, our team of over 150 people specialise in building innovative, progressive workplaces. We focus on transforming work into something more, encompassing the entire ecosystem of modern work. Our work extends beyond commercial spaces to include health, wellness, retail, hospitality, and education.

As an award-winning workplace specialist, our projects include small interior enhancement to large-scale, high-end multi-million-dollar projects.

With a growing team and an exciting line-up of projects coming up, we are looking for an experienced Estimator to join the MPA team.

About The Role

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you will join a high performing team who are integral to our success in winning landmark projects. You will support the tender process by ensuring submissions are accurately priced, transparent, and consistent with MPA'svalues.

To drive commercial outcomes, you will effectively source sub-contractors and suppliers with a high level of capability and compliance, leveraging your relationships to deliver the best possible budget outcome. You will review designs and plans at various stages of development and engage with subcontractors and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered with time, quality and cost outcomes to meet client requirements.

About You

You are a collaborative team player who projects confidence, credibility, and expertise. The ideal candidate has:

• 3+ years of estimating experience in the fit out and refurbishment sector, working for a Head Contractor.
• Proven experience pricing projects valued over $2 million.
• A Bachelor in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• The ability to effectively simplify complex information to suit the audience as required.
• Proven experience developing and managing strong relationships with internal team members at all levels as well as sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Experience and confidence working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Commitment to developing positive and collaborative working relationships.
• Experience using Cubit, Cubit Select, Procore or Estimate One to deliver cost estimates.
• Experience participating in estimating review and handover meetings.

What We Offer

We understand that work and life are intrinsically linked. Bringing life to our workplace means creating an environment for people to grow, connect and expand their career.

Benefits

We've built an environment where there's respect for the whole person, their work, life and total wellbeing. One where people have every opportunity to thrive and are properly recognised for their achievements. Where taking time out for some fun is always a good idea. Because work should be as enjoyable as it is rewarding. We're proud to say that when you join us, you're joining a great place to work, with industry leading engagement and benefits to enhance your career, including:

• Tailored development to fast-track your career growth.
• Additional leave days on top of annual leave entitlements
• Wellbeing programs, including a $295 annual Wellbeing voucher to use how you choose, Health and Financial Coaches, mental health support and fitness activities.
• Great social events to build connections with your colleagues, subcontractors, and clients.
• The potential to share in the business' success through our MPA-Excellence scheme.