Estimator — Scaffolding

SIS Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SIS Australia is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Sunshine West team in Melbourne. You will own the tender process—from qualifying enquiries and setting up job files to pricing, submitting tenders, and negotiating with clients.

You’ll hand accepted projects over to operations and help grow our client base. Successful candidate will read construction drawings, build budgets and costings, and collaborate with drafting and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets construction drawings.
• Builds budgets and cost estimates with attention to detail.
• Sets up tender files and briefs drafting team.
• Manages the end-to-end tender process and client follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Qualify and prioritise project enquiries and select tenders to pursue.
• Research and identify new tender opportunities.
• Interact with clients to understand scope, budgets and timelines.
• Prepare detailed quotations and submit tenders on time.
• Follow up submitted tenders, negotiate with clients, and maintain records.
• Hand over accepted projects to operations and coordinate PO and checks.

Skills

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Numerical budgeting

Client communication

Negotiation

Excel

Tender environment

Education

Engineering degree or Drafting

Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Tools

iQuote

Estimate One

Job description

SIS Australia is looking for an experienced Estimator to join our Sales & Estimating team in Sunshine West. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you'll review and price project tenders accurately. Your work will help us win new business and grow our client base.

You'll own the whole tender process. You'll qualify and prioritise enquiries, prepare detailed quotations, follow up and negotiate, and then hand accepted projects over to the operations team.

What you'll be doing

• Qualifying, planning and prioritising project enquiries, and choosing which tenders to pursue with the General Manager and Commercial Manager
• Finding new tender opportunities through platforms such as Estimate One
• Talking with clients to understand project scope, budgets and timelines, and getting drawings from them
• Setting up job files in iQuote and briefing our drafting team on what each project needs
• Preparing detailed pricing and submitting tenders on time and to the client's guidelines
• Following up on submitted tenders, negotiating with clients and running a clear sales cycle
• Keeping project records accurate, including drawings, contracts, correspondence and documentation
• After a project is accepted: reviewing the scope and contract price, coordinating purchase order and contract checks, and handing over to the Project Coordinator
• Visiting sites when needed to confirm scope and spot risks

About you

• Previous estimating experience. Scaffolding industry experience is highly regarded.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with experience building budgets and costings
• Very accurate, with good attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Confident communicator and negotiator who builds good relationships with clients
• Calm under pressure and able to meet tight tender deadlines
• Strong MS Office skills, including at least intermediate Excel
• A team player who adds to a positive workplace culture
• Degree in Engineering, Drafting or a related field
• Certificate IV in Building and Construction
• Experience with estimating software (iQuote is a bonus)

What's on offer

• Attractive salary package plus superannuation
• A key role where your work directly affects business growth
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Ongoing development in a growing business

You must have the right to work in Australia to apply for this role.