Estimator/Senior Estimator

Verra Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Verra Recruitment is assisting a Victoria-based contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex new builds, fit-outs and refurbishments in live environments. With 150 staff and continued growth, they seek an Estimator or Senior Estimator to join the team in Melbourne.

You will price projects across hotel, aviation, correctional and commercial sectors, covering new build, fit-out and refurbishment, leveraging in-house civil, joinery and steel fabrication capabilities to support

Qualifications

• 3+ years' estimating experience within commercial construction in Australia.
• Experience pricing new build, fit-out and/or refurbishment projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive attitude and a genuine desire to continue learning.

Skills

Estimating experience

Commercial construction (Australia)

Pricing of projects

Strong communication

Proactive learner

Job description

Mixture of commercial projects $3m-60m in value, hard dollar and D&C

28th October, 2026

This builder has built a strong reputation across Victoria, delivering complex new build, fit-out and refurbishment projects in live, operational environments. Now with over 150 staff, and continuing to grow rapidly, they've established themselves as a trusted delivery partner.

The project portfolio is well-diversified across new build, fit-out and refurbishment projects. Supported by in-house civil, joinery and steel fabrication divisions, the business takes a highly integrated approach to project delivery, giving them greater control over programme, quality and project outcomes.

At the same time, they've successfully expanded into New South Wales and Queensland, with projects already underway and strong pipelines forming in both states.

About You

• 3+ years' estimating experience within commercial construction in Australia.
• Experience pricing new build, fit-out and/or refurbishment projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive attitude and a genuine desire to continue learning.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth and an increasing volume of opportunities across sectors including hotel, aviation, correctional and commercial we're looking for an Estimator or Senior Estimator to join the team.

Some additional reasons to join this team:

• a business in an exciting growth phase.
• Diverse project portfolio, keeps you fresh and engaged
• Work alongside experienced leaders in a collaborative, down-to-earth team.
• Clear opportunities for career progression as the business continues to expand across Australia.
• Long-term pipeline of secured work, providing stability and ongoing career development.

If you're looking to build your estimating career with a contractor that's growing for the right reasons, we'd love to hear from you.