Scaffolding Estimator: Tenders & Pricing Lead

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 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.