Senior Estimator or up & coming Estimator looking for challenge

Louise Clinton; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Louise Clinton is seeking a Senior Estimator or ambitious Estimator in Sydney to own major tenders and drive pricing strategy. The role focuses on early contractor involvement and works across large-scale, high-profile builds within a collaborative estimating team.

You will play a pivotal role from concept through tender, leading bids from $50M–$70M and supporting growth to $200M+ opportunities. The ideal candidate will combine a builder’s mindset with 3D thinking, partnering with design

Qualifications

• Ability to cost plan with limited information.
• Experience in hard dollar tendering.
• Knowledge of Lump Sum, D&C, Construct Only, Managing Contractor, and ECI.
• Ability to measure quantities independently.
• Experience across multiple sectors.
• -drive for success and project wins.
• Team oriented with collaborative approach.
• Strong communication for client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full tender process with ownership of major bids.
• Lead bids from $50M–$70M, scaling up to $200M+.
• Collaborate with design managers and delivery teams.
• Translate conceptual designs into award-winning projects.

Skills

Cost planning

Tendering

Tender models

Quantity measurement

Cross-sector experience

Team collaboration

Client presentations

Job description

Senior Estimator or up & coming Estimator looking for challenge

Location:Sydney CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs, Sydney NSW

Pay Rate:Above Market Salary Package

Closing On:24-11-2026

Overview

Category:Full-Time

Department:Commercial Construction

Job Title:Building Estimator

Pay Rate:Above Market Salary Package

Award winning National Building Contractor known for successfully building multi-faceted , high-profile projects has a key opening in their established estimating team. With a focus on early contractor involvement, they are in a strong market position and are fortunate to continually work on single-select developments.

They are currently looking for an Estimator – either a seasoned Senior Estimator ready to take full ownership of major tenders, or an up and comer who is eager to make their mark.

Are you ready to take your career to new heights with a national building contractor who are redefining the construction industry?

Reporting directly to the Estimating Manager, the successful applicant will work across diverse, large-scale builds in a collaborative team that prizes initiative and precision. The ideal applicant would be ready to play a key role in the full tender process, with the autonomy to lead bids from $50M - $70M, scaling up to $200M+

Key Skills & Attributes Required:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively cost plan with limited information, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in early project stages.
• A solid background in hard dollar tendering, with a focus on delivering competitive and accurate pricing.
• In-depth understanding of various tender models, including Lump Sum, Design & Construct (D&C), Construct Only, Managing Contractor, and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI).
• Skilled in independently measuring quantities without relying on external bills of quantity, ensuring complete project cost transparency.
• A successful record of working across multiple sectors, highlighting adaptability and versatility in different project environments.
• A relentless drive for success, with a competitive outlook that pushes for optimal outcomes and project wins.
• A team-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative setting, offering support to colleagues and leading by example to foster a cohesive team environment.
• Effective communication skills with the confidence to present key ideas effectively in client meetings.

Above anything else this employer of choice is seeking a Senior Estimator who approaches the role with a builder’s mindset. The ideal candidate will be someone who thinks in 3D, visualizing the entire project in their mind. This individual will work closely with design managers and delivery teams, playing a pivotal role in turning conceptual designs into award winning projects.