estimator oo6 cairns

HR Partners; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad are partnering with a leading provider of construction and strategic building maintenance services for the Queensland Government. An Estimator is required in Cairns to prepare accurate cost estimates and tender documentation for procurement, working with trades, supervisors and managers. You will develop scopes of work for minor to medium projects, price labour, materials and equipment, and ensure client requirements are met while maintaining WHS standards and project profitability.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or significant trade experience (Carpentry or similar).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel and Word) and estimation software.
• Strong analytical, technical estimating and communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of WHS principles.
• Current Open Class C Driver’s Licence (Queensland) and willingness to travel across SEQ.

Responsibilities

• Project Estimation: Develop and deliver accurate cost estimates and comprehensive scopes of work for construction projects.
• Documentation: Produce tender/pricing-ready documentation and fee proposals.
• Financial Breakdown: Provide detailed pricing for labour, materials, and equipment.
• Collaboration: Liaise with trade staff, supervisors, and managers to align planning with profitability and client satisfaction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Estimating expertise

Oral & written communication

Project collaboration

Education

Carpentry or similar

Tools

CostX

MS Office

Job description

Randstad are proud to partner with the leading provider of construction and strategic building maintenance services for the Queensland Government.

Position Overview

We have an immediate requirement for an Estimator to start in the Cairns office. In this role, you will apply your technical estimating skills to produce accurate, tender/pricing-ready documentation for procurement, working collaboratively with a diverse team of trade staff, supervisors, and managers. You will be responsible for developing and delivering accurate cost estimates and comprehensive scopes of work for minor and medium works construction projects, ranging from individual trade packages to complex multi-trade project delivery, while ensuring all project specifications and client requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Estimation: Develop and deliver accurate cost estimates and comprehensive scopes of work for construction projects.
• Documentation: Produce high-quality, tender/pricing-ready documentation and fee proposals for professional services.
• Financial Breakdown: Provide detailed pricing for labour, materials, and equipment to assist field staff and project delivery.
• Collaboration: Liaise with trade staff, supervisors, and managers to ensure project planning aligns with profitability and client satisfaction.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications or significant trade experience (Carpentry or similar).
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word) and estimation software.
• Strong analytical, technical estimating, and oral/written communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Work Health and Safety (WHS) principles.
• Current Open Class C Driver’s Licence (Queensland) and willingness to travel across the SEQ region.
• Previous background in quantity surveying or tender preparation.
• Proven experience in construction programming and procurement processes.
• Advanced knowledge of Cost X or similar construction estimating software.

Additional Mandatory Requirements:

• Hold a Current Builders Supervisors Licence - Highly Regarded
• A current Open Class C Driver's Licence (Queensland) or equivalent.
• Criminal history check prior to appointment
• Current Australian working rights (Evidence will be recruited upon application)

It is expected that the successful candidate will possess strong oral/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. They will display initiative, attention to detail, and have the ability to work autonomously and unsupervised whilst contributing to the wider team's objectives of ensuring service delivery exceeds expectations.