Estimator / Quoter Arboriculture Central Coast

Shanes Trees; Gosford; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary pro-rated

Fuel card

Car allowance

Saturday work option

Employee or contractor

Job summary

Shane's Trees is a forward thinking arboriculture company serving Sydney, Central Coast, Newcastle and Brisbane. We are hiring a casual Quoter/Estimator to travel to sites, assess tree projects, and prepare precise cost proposals ensuring pricing accuracy, profitability, and safety and environmental compliance.

You will evaluate site conditions, discuss project requirements with clients, and monitor costs to refine future estimates.

Qualifications

• 3 years estimating in arboriculture or landscape construction
• Strong understanding of tree biology
• Knowledge of workplace safety standards and environmental regulations
• Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, and project management tools
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to read and work with plans
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Analytical ability to ensure quotes and tenders are accurate
• White Card
• Drivers Licence and own vehicle
• Cert III in Arboriculture (or international equivalent)
• AQF Cert V in Arboriculture (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Prepare information for quotations to final confirmed costing, including timelines, work method statements, and risk assessments
• Visit clients at commercial, council, or development sites to evaluate tree size, species, condition, and potential hazards
• Identify access issues (e.g., power lines, traffic management needs, equipment reach)
• Determine what work is required—removal, pruning, stump grinding, ongoing maintenance—and outline safety requirements and environmental considerations
• Estimate labour hours, equipment use (e.g., trucks, chippers), disposal or recycling fees and traffic control costs
• Factor in permits, insurance, and compliance with local regulations
• Discuss project requirements with clients to explain technical details, answer questions, and negotiate pricing
• Obtain prices for specialised equipment or subcontracted services (cranes, barges and helicopters etc)
• Monitor job costs versus the estimate to refine future pricing and maintain profitability

Skills

Arboriculture estimating

Tree biology

Safety standards

Estimating software

Communication skills

Reading plans

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

White Card

Driver's licence

Cert III Arboriculture

AQF Cert V Arboriculture

Education

Cert III in Arboriculture (or international equivalent)

AQF Cert V in Arboriculture (desirable)

White Card

Tools

Estimating software

Spreadsheets

Project management tools

Job description

• Incredible culture
• Central Coast Region

• Incredible culture
• 1- 2 days per week
• Central Coast Region

About Shane's Trees

Shane's Trees is a forward thinking Arboriculture company starting in Sydney over 30 years ago. With our work expanding from Sydney to Central Coast, Newcastle and Brisbane we are now hiring a casual Quoter/ Estimator for our team.

About the role

The Estimator will travel to site to assess tree projects—removals, pruning, land clearing or maintenance. Preparing precise cost proposals that ensure accurate pricing, profitability, and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare information for quotations to final confirmed costing, including timelines, work method statements, and risk assessments
• Visit clients at commercial, council, or development sites to evaluate tree size, species, condition, and potential hazards.
• Identify access issues (e.g., power lines, traffic management needs, equipment reach).
• Determine what work is required—removal, pruning, stump grinding, ongoing maintenance—and outline safety requirements and environmental considerations.
• Estimate labour hours, equipment use (e.g., trucks, chippers), disposal or recycling fees and traffic control costs.
• Factor in permits, insurance, and compliance with local regulations.
• Discuss project requirements with clients to explain technical details, answer questions, and negotiate pricing.
• Obtain prices for specialised equipment or subcontracted services (cranes, barges and helicopters etc)
• Monitor job costs versus the estimate to refine future pricing and maintain profitability.

Qualifications & experience

• 3 years experience estimating in the Arboriculture industry or landscape construction industry
• Strong understanding of tree biology and Arboriculture techniques
• Knowledge of workplace safety standards and environmental regulations
• Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, and project management tools
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to read and work with plans
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Analytical ability to ensure quotes and tenders are accurate
• White Card
• Drivers Licence and own vehicle
• Cert III in Arboriculture (or international equivalent)
• AQF Cert V in Arboriculture (desirable)

Benefits

• Spend a large portion of your day outside instead of behind a desk all day
• Work closely with a supportive crew where teamwork and safety are priorities
• Support and guidance from the Director, who will act as your mentor
• Chance to work across different suburbs, regions, or even interstate
• Competitive salary pro-rated
• Fuel card or daily car allowance
• Open to considering one work day being a Saturday
• Work as an employee or contractor

We’re looking for someone with a strong work ethic, a positive outlook and genuine passion for arboriculture. You’ll be a self-starter who thrives under pressure, meets deadlines, and represents our business with professionalism and pride.