Senior Fitout Estimator – Commercial Interiors

DSD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office perks

Job summary

DSD is seeking an experienced Fitout Estimator to join our growing team in Surry Hills. You will own estimating and tendering across commercial fitout projects, from early opportunity through to handover to delivery.

This hands-on role requires strong cost planning, bid strategy with senior leaders, and the ability to produce compelling tender submissions while building robust relationships with subcontractors and clients. Construction knowledge and market awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience estimating commercial fitout and refurbishment projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology and on-site delivery of fitouts.
• Detailed knowledge of the Sydney fitout subcontractor and supplier market.
• Ability to interrogate drawings and specifications to identify missing scope or risk.
• Experience preparing professional tender submissions and bid documentation.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and scopes.
• Prepare detailed estimates, trade breakdowns and tender pricing.
• Develop subcontractor and supplier tender packages.
• Manage subcontractor pricing and perform trade comparisons.
• Take-offs and first-principles estimating where required.
• Identify scope gaps, design issues, risks and commercial opportunities.
• Prepare tender clarifications, exclusions, qualifications and value-management options.
• Work with senior leadership on bid strategy, positioning and pricing.
• Produce high-quality tender submissions and client-facing documents.
• Attend site inspections, tender interviews and client meetings.
• Build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients.
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of subcontractor rates and market conditions.
• Collaborate with delivery team for thorough handover after tender.
• Support wider team in identifying and converting new business opportunities.

Skills

Estimating

Cost planning

Negotiation

Tender submissions

Stakeholder management

Education

Construction-related qualification

Job description

DSD is seeking an experienced Fitout Estimator to join our growing team in Surry Hills. You will own estimating and tendering across commercial fitout projects, from early opportunity through to handover to delivery.

This hands-on role requires strong cost planning, bid strategy with senior leaders, and the ability to produce compelling tender submissions while building robust relationships with subcontractors and clients. Construction knowledge and market awareness are essential.