Junior Estimator: Landscape & Playground Tenders

GuidedHR; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time work

Mentoring from experienced estimators

Structured on-the-job training

Career development opportunities

Projects across metropolitan Melbourne

Job summary

Urbania is seeking a motivated recent graduate or early-career estimator to support tender preparation for our landscape construction and playground projects in Melbourne. This role offers exposure from tender through to award, with mentoring from experienced estimators in a collaborative team.

You'll work on BOQs, take-offs, RFQs, and pricing documentation, while maintaining accurate estimating records and supplier contacts, to help deliver high-quality, on-time bids for community-focused

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Civil Engineering or related field, or up to two years of estimating experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with take-off software (PlanSwift) highly regarded.
• Clear communication skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of BOQs for tenders and variations
• Undertaking accurate material take-offs from drawings and specifications
• Preparing and issuing RFQs to suppliers and subcontractors
• Following up, comparing and summarising supplier and subcontractor quotes
• Supporting senior estimators with pricing and tender submission documentation
• Maintaining estimating records, pricing data and supplier contacts

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Reading drawings & specs

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management / Landscape Architecture related degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PlanSwift

Job description

Urbania is seeking a motivated recent graduate or early-career estimator to support tender preparation for our landscape construction and playground projects in Melbourne. This role offers exposure from tender through to award, with mentoring from experienced estimators in a collaborative team.

You'll work on BOQs, take-offs, RFQs, and pricing documentation, while maintaining accurate estimating records and supplier contacts, to help deliver high-quality, on-time bids for community-focused