Senior Estimator: Flexible Growth & High-Value Bids

Shape Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and profit-share up

Up to 15% profit-share

5 extra leave days per year

Individual Flexibility Plan

Personalised career development

Novated car leasing

Health and wellbeing programs

Personalised parental leave benefits

Regular social events

Job summary

SHAPE Australia is seeking a commercially astute Senior Estimator to lead end-to-end estimating for major commercial fitout, refurbishment and new-build projects in Australia. You’ll guide peers, interpret drawings, manage risk and develop programmes to drive profitable bids.

You’ll build trusted subcontractor and client relationships, lead cost reports, and identify opportunities to enhance competitiveness within a high-performing, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Estimating or Quantity Surveying in commercial fitout, refurbishment or new build sectors.
• Proven ability to price complex projects in the $10–$100M range and support bid strategy.
• Strong knowledge of trade sequencing, construction methodology and MM (Standard Method of Measurement).

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed take-offs, cost plans and subcontract tender packages for major bids.
• Analyse subcontractor pricing, assess risk and provide recommendations to support bid strategy and profitability.
• Review drawings and specifications for accuracy, buildability and scope completeness.
• Contribute to bid strategy meetings, programme development and tender clarifications (RFIs).
• Support and guide estimators within the team, sharing technical expertise and best practice.
• Prepare and present tender adjudications and cost reports to senior leadership, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Identify value engineering opportunities to enhance competitiveness while preserving design intent and quality.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity Surveying

Bid management

Education

Degree or trade qualification

Tools

CostX

Bluebeam

Procore

MS Office

Job description

SHAPE Australia is seeking a commercially astute Senior Estimator to lead end-to-end estimating for major commercial fitout, refurbishment and new-build projects in Australia. You’ll guide peers, interpret drawings, manage risk and develop programmes to drive profitable bids.

You’ll build trusted subcontractor and client relationships, lead cost reports, and identify opportunities to enhance competitiveness within a high-performing, values-driven team.