Estimator - Residential

Design & Build Recruitment; Camden; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Onsite parking

Work-life balance

Growing estimating department

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment’s client, a well established homebuilder in South West Sydney, is seeking an Estimator to join their team. You will prepare accurate estimates for new residential projects with values up to $1.5M, working closely with Sales, Drafting and Construction teams.

The role offers a supportive environment, with a modern office and strong focus on work-life balance as the pipeline heading into 2027 grows.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' in residential estimating in Australia.
• Experience with RSLs, variations and general residential estimating
• Good understanding of foundations and residential construction
• Someone who understands more than just one estimating process
• Project homebuilder or medium-sized builder experience would suit
• Good attention to detail and ability to manage multiple jobs

Responsibilities

• Prepare sales estimates and quotes for new homes
• Review drawings, specifications and site information
• Price materials, labour, RSLs and variations
• Review foundations and identify additional construction costs
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for pricing
• Work closely with sales, drafting and construction teams
• Manage multiple estimates and ensure pricing is accurate and up to date

Skills

Residential estimating experience (AU)

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Job description

Our client is a well established homebuilder based in South West Sydney.

With a strong pipeline of projects heading into 2027, they're looking to add another Estimator to their team. This is an opportunity to join a stable, well run business where you'll work across a variety of custom residential projects, with values reaching up to $1.5M.

They offer a supportive team environment, a modern office and, importantly, a genuine focus on maintaining a good work life balance.

The role:

Working closely with the Sales, Drafting and Construction teams, you'll be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for new residential projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare sales estimates and quotes for new homes
• Review drawings, specifications and site information
• Price materials, labour, RSLs and variations
• Review foundations and identify additional construction costs
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for pricing
• Work closely with sales, drafting and construction teams
• Manage multiple estimates and ensure pricing is accurate and up to date

What they're looking for:

• Ideally 3-5 years' in residential estimating in Australia
• Experience with RSLs, variations and general residential estimating
• Good understanding of foundations and residential construction
• Someone who understands more than just one estimating process
• Project homebuilder or medium-sized builder experience would suit
• Good attention to detail and ability to manage multiple jobs

Perks:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Work across custom residential projects valued up to $1.5M
• Strong pipeline of work heading into 2027
• Excellent work-life balance - something the business genuinely prioritises
• Modern South West Sydney office with onsite parking
• Established business with a stable and experienced team
• Opportunity to join a growing estimating department without the pressures of a large corporate environment