Senior Estimator - Commercial Projects $5M - $50M

Black & Co Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Co Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator for a leading commercial builder in NSW. The role focuses on pricing education, hospitality and commercial projects, with a strong support network and realistic tender programmes.

You will work within an established estimating team to develop accurate tenders for projects typically up to $50M, with opportunities for leadership and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Accomplished commercial estimator with pricing experience on large projects.
• Proven ability in measurement and analytical costing.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; reliable references.

Responsibilities

• Price education, hospitality and general commercial projects, including new build and refurbishment.
• Develop structured tender programmes with realistic timeframes.
• Collaborate with senior management during tender processes to ensure competitive outcomes.
• Provide post‑award cost reviews to maintain pricing accuracy.

Skills

Estimating expertise

Measurement & analysis

Negotiation & communication

Education

Trade or tertiary construction qualification

Job description

$220,000 - $250,000 + Super

Join a commercial builder that genuinely backs its estimating team

Carefully selected tenders with realistic programmes and strong internal support

Excellent pipeline across education, hospitality and commercial construction

Financially secure builder with more than 30 years of successful delivery

Good estimators want the time, information and support to put together a quality tender. That's exactly what this business provides.

This is an opportunity to join an established commercial builder where estimating is highly valued, properly resourced and considered a critical part of the company's continued success.

You'll only price projects the business genuinely wants to win, supported by experienced construction professionals, excellent systems and a strong subcontractor network.

The Company

• Established for more than 30 years
• Successful operations across NSW and Queensland
• Strong education, hospitality and commercial portfolio
• Projects generally up to $50M
• Excellent base of long‑term and repeat clients
• Experienced and stable management team
• Strong subcontractor and consultant relationships
• Excellent systems and technology
• Collaborative approach from early planning through to delivery
• Financially secure with a strong pipeline of upcoming work

The business has grown steadily by being selective about the work it pursues and maintaining the quality of its delivery.

Estimating isn't treated as a numbers game. Opportunities are assessed properly before significant resources are committed, allowing the team to concentrate on producing professional, accurate and competitive tenders.

What You'll Be Working On

• Commercial projects generally between $20M - $50M
• Education, hospitality and general commercial
• New build and refurbishment
• D&C, ECI and traditional tenders
• Structured tender programmes with realistic timeframes
• Early involvement in methodology and buildability
• You’ll work within an experienced estimating team with strong input from construction and senior management throughout the tender process.

What Makes It Different

• Experienced team of four Estimators
• Dedicated administrative support for send‑outs and quote follow‑ups
• Large and loyal subcontractor network
• Construction‑team input into methodology, programme and buildability
• Post‑award cost reviews to continually improve pricing accuracy
• Direct access to senior management
• This is an environment designed to allow experienced Estimators to do their job properly.

Your Background

We're looking for an accomplished commercial Estimator who understands what goes into putting together a winning tender.

You’ll bring:

• Trade or tertiary qualification in construction
• Experience pricing projects of comparable size and complexity
• Strong measurement and analytical capability
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Reliable references

The Opportunity

At Senior Estimator level, the attraction isn't simply another title.

You'll join a stable team where estimating is respected, management is accessible and the company has the financial strength and project pipeline to offer genuine long‑term security.

There is also scope for the right person to take on greater leadership responsibility within the estimating function as the business continues to develop.

You’ll be joining a company with a strong culture and excellent staff retention, where people work hard, enjoy what they do and regularly celebrate success together.

All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.