Senior Estimator

Core Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Talent is recruiting on behalf of a leading commercial fit out and refurbishment contractor for a Senior Estimator in Sydney. You will own the estimating process from enquiry to tender, coordinating with clients, consultants and subcontractors to deliver competitive bids.

You will price projects from $1M to $75M+, using CostX/Bluebeam and delivering accurate take-offs, with a focus on value engineering and risk management. This is a high-impact role with long-term career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within commercial fit out or refurbishment.
• Strong experience pricing projects across the $1M-$50M+ range.
• Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Strong relationships with subcontractors and consultants within the Sydney market.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process from initial enquiry through to tender submission
• Prepare detailed cost plans, BOQs and accurate take-offs
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Engage and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions
• Support project teams through tender handover and pre-construction

Skills

Senior Estimator experience

Commercial fit out

Negotiation skills

Client relations

Tender leadership

CostX proficiency

Tools

CostX

Bluebeam

Job description

Senior Estimator – Commercial Fit Out & Refurbishment

Sydney

Up to $250k Package

Core Talent is working on behalf of a leading commercial fit out and refurbishment contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Estimator.

This is an opportunity to join one of Sydney's most respected builders, delivering premium workplace, hospitality, retail and government fit out projects valued from $1M to $75M+. With a long-standing reputation in the market, a strong pipeline of secured work and a business known for promoting from within, this role offers genuine long-term career progression alongside technically challenging projects.

The Opportunity

You'll play a key role within a high-performing pre-construction team, taking ownership of the estimating process from enquiry through to tender submission while building strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process from initial enquiry through to tender submission
• Prepare detailed cost plans, BOQs and accurate take-offs
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Engage and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions
• Support project teams through tender handover and pre-construction

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within commercial fit out or refurbishment
• Strong experience pricing projects across the $1M-$50M+ range
• Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Strong relationships with subcontractors and consultants within the Sydney market
• Experience using CostX, Bluebeam or similar estimating software
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead complex tenders

What's on Offer

• Up to $250k Package
• Premium Sydney fit out and refurbishment projects.
• Award-winning culture with genuine career progression.
• High-performing pre-construction team.
• Long-term stability with a contractor known for repeat clients and quality delivery.