Senior Estimator

Hindmarsh; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts at 400+ retailers

Flex Days and additional leave rewards

Birthday gift every year

Ongoing training and development

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Hindmarsh, based in Sydney, is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead pricing and cost planning for major tenders and ECI opportunities across NSW, ACT and SA. The role collaborates with construction and leadership teams to develop competitive bids that maximise win opportunities.

You will mentor estimators and cadets while supporting the continued development of estimating systems and libraries. This is a national pipeline role with Sydney as the base, offering exposure to diverse

Qualifications

• Significant estimating experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 builders.
• Experience pricing and cost planning for major construction projects (>$50M).
• Experience with Lump Sum, D&C and ECI procurement models.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pricing and cost planning of major tenders and ECI opportunities.
• Develop accurate, competitive tender submissions.
• Drive value management and identify opportunities to improve project outcomes.
• Collaborate with construction teams, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to develop robust bids.
• Provide cost advice during design development and align outcomes with budgets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and the wider supply chain.
• Contribute to tender strategy and help identify new opportunities.
• Mentor and support estimators and cadets, developing team members.
• Support development of estimating systems, processes and technology.

Skills

Major project pricing

Procurement models

Commercial negotiation

Estimating experience

Collaboration & leadership

Education

Degree in Construction Management or QS

Tools

CostX

EstimateOne

Bluebeam

Job description

At Hindmarsh, we're doing some exciting things in Work Win. Our Sydney-based Estimating team works nationally, partnering with our construction teams to pursue and secure projects across NSW, ACT, and SA.

It's a team with a strong win rate, but just as importantly, it's a team that is continually looking for ways to get better. We're investing in new ideas, technology and smarter ways of working to make our tendering more efficient, insightful and successful.

We're now looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join the team and help us continue that momentum.

As a Senior Estimator at Hindmarsh, you'll lead the pricing and cost planning of major tenders and ECI opportunities across a diverse national project pipeline. You'll work collaboratively with our construction and leadership teams to develop competitive, commercially sound bids that give us the best opportunity to win the right work.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the pricing and cost planning of major tenders and ECI opportunities
• Developing accurate, competitive and commercially considered tender submissions
• Driving value management and identifying opportunities to improve project outcomes
• Working closely with construction teams, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to develop robust bids
• Providing cost advice throughout design development and helping align design outcomes with project budgets
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and the wider supply chain
• Contributing to tender strategy and supporting the business to identify and secure new opportunities
• Mentoring and supporting Estimators, Cadets and developing members of the team
• Contributing ideas that make our estimating and tendering processes better
• Supporting the continued development of estimating systems, processes, libraries and technology

We are looking for someone who has:

• Significant estimating experience within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 building contractor
• Experience pricing and cost planning major construction projects, including projects valued at $50M+
• Experience across a range of procurement models including Lump Sum, D&C and ECI
• Strong knowledge of construction methodology and the ability to identify value and risk within a tender
• Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills
• Experience using CostX, EstimateOne, Bluebeam or similar estimating and construction software
• A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in sharing knowledge and developing others
• A degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

Build more than projects. Build your future with Hindmarsh.

At Hindmarsh, you'll join a team known for delivering quality projects and creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued and empowered to grow. We combine the strength of a respected national business with a collaborative, people-first culture where you're more than just a number.

Our Estimating team is particularly proud of the way they work together. It's a supportive, highly collaborative environment where people share knowledge, challenge ideas and celebrate the wins together.

You'll also have the opportunity to work across our national business. While based in Sydney, the team tenders projects across all of our operating states, giving you exposure to different sectors, markets, clients and project opportunities.

And we're not interested in doing things a certain way simply because that's how they've always been done. We want people who bring ideas, challenge our thinking and help us find better ways to work. Innovation is encouraged, recognised and rewarded.

Along with meaningful work and career development opportunities, you'll enjoy:

• Exclusive discounts at 400+ retailers
• Flex Days and additional leave rewards
• A birthday gift every year
• Ongoing training and development
• Wellbeing initiatives that support you inside and outside work

If you're an experienced Estimator who enjoys winning work, working with great people and finding smarter ways to do things, we'd love to hear from you.