Estimator l lntermediate l Commercial Construction

Randstad NV; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is partnering with a National Commercial Builder in NSW to recruit an ambitious Estimator to join their estimating team. You will price projects from 500k to 30 million AUD and work with a high calibre team on mixed commercial builds.

The role favors candidates with 2–3 years of estimating experience for recognised builders in Australia, a degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying or Building-related fields, and strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2/3 years working experience in estimating for a recognised builder in Australia.
• Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Building-related field.
• Track record with winning projects valued over $2m.
• Well presented and an excellent communicator/negotiator.
• Thorough understanding of construction methods and tender submission.

Responsibilities

• Price projects from $500k to $30 million for mixed commercial builds.
• Collaborate with Senior Estimator and other estimators daily.
• Demonstrate high commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Ensure tender submissions meet standards and hand over tender strategy to relevant parties.

Skills

Estimating experience

Negotiation

Communication

Tender strategy

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Diploma in Construction Management

Job description

A National Commercial Builder is seeking a talented new member, to their Estimating team. You will be working in a team of like minded individuals pricing projects from $500k to $30 million, this busy commercial builder has a full order book into 2027 and intresting mixed projects to price.

Their strategic approach coupled with high commercial acumen and ability to only pursue high calibre driven and ambitious staff has allowed them to triple in size in the last 5 years.

In NSW, they are an established name and Industry Leaders in their field of commercial New build, Fit Out and Refurb construction.

There employee's are dedicated and satisfied, continually being challenged and promoted in their performance.

If you are an ambitious Estimator with a thirst to work for a National Builder, this role and their name will be a healthy addition in your career timeline.

The Role:

With high commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills and a sheer passion for your work you will be required to work well autonomously, but also well within a team, communicating effectively with the Senior Estimator and other estimators daily.

Your experience will have been gained working for a tier 1 , 2 or 3 builder and ideally pricing on mixed projects for a recognised Sydney Builder over $2 million AUD.

Ideal applicants:

• Ambitious and focused to take the next step.
• 2/3 years working experience, estimating in for a recognised builder in Australia.
• Good knowledge of local contractors and suppliers.
• Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or TAFE in Building.
• Track record with winning projects valued over $2m.
• Well presented & excellent communicator / negotiator.
• Thorough understanding of construction methods and standards for tender submission.
• Ability to communicate and handover tender strategy to relevant parties

Their approach to their work is based on a happy internal culture, their offices are large and spacious and Covid compliant with glass partitioning workspaces equipped with cutting edge technology. They want their staff to enjoy their identity by providing them with an airy and light environment to work in.

The energy and opportunity with this firm is abundant, promotions are very much encouraged, work life balance, staff outings to Melbourne cup, sporting events and family events are all part of the team you will enjoy and embrace.

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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.