Junior Estimator – Start Your Commercial Construction Career

WIP Construction; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WIP Construction in Cairns, Queensland is seeking a motivated Graduate or Junior Estimator to join the Cairns‑based team. This office‑based role offers hands‑on experience in commercial construction estimating, from tender through delivery, with real responsibilities from day one.

You'll learn to review drawings, perform take-offs, price enquiries, and compare quotations while developing an understanding of costs, trades and procurement in FNQ projects.

Qualifications

• Candidate has strong numerical and analytical skills and can learn quickly.
• Attention to detail and ability to read drawings and specs.
• Willing to study or recently completed construction‑related qualification.
• No prior estimating experience required; eagerness to learn on real projects.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Assisting with quantity take offs and pricing.
• Preparing and issuing subcontractor and supplier enquiries.
• Reviewing and comparing quotations.
• Assisting with tender submissions.
• Understanding project scope, methodology and construction requirements.
• Building relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Working with project delivery to translate estimates into live projects.
• Developing knowledge of commercial construction costs, trades and procurement.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Civil Engineering

Building & Construction

Project Management

Job description

WIP Construction in Cairns, Queensland is seeking a motivated Graduate or Junior Estimator to join the Cairns‑based team. This office‑based role offers hands‑on experience in commercial construction estimating, from tender through delivery, with real responsibilities from day one.

You'll learn to review drawings, perform take-offs, price enquiries, and compare quotations while developing an understanding of costs, trades and procurement in FNQ projects.