Estimator / Quantity Surveyor / Sales - Projects - Balustrades & Handrails & Architectural Metalworks

Bright Balustrading Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile phone provided

Permanent workstation & PC included

Training and support provided

Job summary

BRIGHT BALUSTRADING is a Sydney-based specialist in balustrades, handrails and architectural metalworks. We are seeking an Estimator / Quantity Surveyor / Sales professional to join our Commercial Projects team.

You will prepare estimates, cost breakdowns and quotations for residential and commercial balustrade systems, coordinating with suppliers and clients. The role involves reviewing drawings, calculating material, fabrication, labour and installation costs, and identifying cost risks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of estimating experience for balustrades, handrails, or related architectural metalworks
• Minimum 3 years quantity surveying and take-offs with BOQ preparation, plans reading and marking up experience
• Strong ability to prepare first-principle estimates for residential and commercial projects ranging $10,000 to $1,000,000
• Proven success working with builders, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Solid cost planning and reporting experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Adobe & BlueBeam
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with construction scheduling and cost tracking tools is a plus
• Writing and speaking and communication skills 10/10

Responsibilities

• Review architectural drawings, specifications and finishes schedules
• Prepare project estimates and cost breakdowns for balustrade systems
• Perform material take-offs from plans including views and sections
• Quantity calculations and architectural plans markup
• Review specifications, reports and finishes schedules
• Calculate material, fabrication, labour and installation costs
• Obtain and review supplier pricing for materials and components
• Communicate with clients to clarify project requirements and technical details
• Respond to client enquiries regarding pricing and proposed solutions
• Prepare and issue quotations based on project scope and estimated costs
• Ensure quotations reflect inclusions and exclusions

Skills

Estimating experience

Sales communication

Budgeting

Project coordination

Tools

Excel

Adobe

BlueBeam

Job description

Position: Estimator / Quantity Surveyor / Sales - Projects - Balustrades & Handrails & Architectural Metalworks - BRIGHT BALUSTRADING - Commercial Projects

Industry: Architectural Metalwork Fabrication Engineering Trade. Fabrication Supply and installation of metalworks projects in Sydney

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent / Part Time

Salary: Starting $80k-$90k AUD per year base package + 12% Superannuation + Performance Bonus/Commission. Based on experience and performance

Job Description

• Review architectural drawings, specifications, finishes schedules and project requirements.


• Prepare project estimates and cost breakdowns for balustrade systems.


• Perform material take-offs from plans including plan views, elevation views, section views, detail drawings and


• Quantity calculations and Architectural plans markup. Lineal meters, square meters, each items etc


• Review specifications, reports and finishes schedules.


• Calculate material costs, fabrication duration and labour costs, and installation costs.


• Surface finishing costs. Powder coating, painting, hot dip galvanising etc


• Obtain and review supplier pricing for materials and components.


• Communicate with clients to clarify project requirements and technical details.


• Respond to client enquiries regarding pricing, specifications, and proposed solutions.


• Prepare and issue quotations based on project scope and estimated costs.


• Ensure quotations accurately reflect project inclusions, exclusions, and specifications.


• Identify potential cost risks, design limitations, and project variations.


• Recommend alternative designs or products when the initial design is impractical, unsuitable, or not cost-effective.


• Propose cost-effective alternatives without compromising safety, quality, or compliance.


• Coordinate with internal departments and suppliers to confirm pricing and technical requirements.


• Revise estimates and quotations following design changes or updated project information.


• Follow up on submitted quotations and respond to client feedback.


• Maintain accurate records of estimates, quotations, and client communications.


• Ensure detailed understanding of project constraints such as vertical and horizontal movements such as onsite cranage by others, hoists, good lifts


• Understanding of safe access requirements. Scaffolding, EWP, working off harnesses, SWMs etc

About Us - BRIGHT BALUSTRADING - Commercial Projects:

We are an experienced and specialized metalwork engineering company based in Sydney. Our focus is on the fabrication and installation of high-quality metalworks & glass products such as balustrades, handrails, louvres, battens, screens and other architectural metalworks.

We pride ourselves on precision, customization, and building long-term relationships with builders, suppliers, and clients.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Minimum 1 year of estimating experience for balustrades, handrails, fencing, or other architectural metalworks such as facades, structural steel or other relevant metalworks trades and projects


• Minimum 3 years quantity surveying and take-offs and BOQ preparation, plans reading and marking up experience


• Strong ability in preparing “first principle” estimates for residential and commercial projects ranging $10,000 to $1,000,000


• Proven success working with builders, suppliers, and stakeholders


• Solid cost planning and reporting experience


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Adobe & BlueBeam


• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills


• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment


• Experience with construction scheduling and cost tracking tools is a plus


• Writing and speaking and communication skills 10/10

What’s in It for You:

• Work in a company with one of the strongest completed projects portfolios in Australia and only increasing in share of the best projects being designed and built


• Work in a stable and well-established company. 20+ years. Over 125+ 5 Star google reviews. Over 3000 jobs completed and counting


• Supportive, team-focused work culture. 10+ office team + 15+ fabrication and installation team


• Be a key contributor to both the estimating and delivery functions


• Training and support provided


• Mobile phone provided


• Permanent workstation & PC included

Requirements added by the job poster

• Authorized to work full time in Australia. Full time working rights required. No sponsorship opportunities