Senior Estimator – Commercial Fit Out & Refurbishment Lead

Core Talent Pty Ltd; 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

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.