Estimator - Australia (NSW)

Construction & Technical Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 160,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great projects

Excellent package

Job summary

Construction & Technical Recruitment in Auckland, North Island, has an opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a local building contractor working across Sydney and North Sydney. You'll be involved in the estimating process from enquiries through tender submission and handover.

You should bring sound knowledge of residential and commercial construction, be comfortable reviewing drawings, obtaining pricing, and preparing clear tender qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating for a building contractor.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage tender deadlines.
• Confidence reviewing technical drawings and comparing trade quotes.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using relevant estimating software.
• Proactive approach to raise questions early.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Preparing take-offs, cost estimates and detailed tender submissions.
• Obtaining and assessing subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Identifying scope gaps, project risks and opportunities for cost savings.
• Preparing clear tender qualifications, assumptions and exclusions.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and subcontractors to clarify requirements.
• Working with the construction team to ensure a thorough handover of successful tenders.
• Maintaining current pricing information and strong supplier relationships.

Skills

Estimating experience

Tender management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

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Construction & Technical Recruitment - Auckland, North Island

$130,000 - $165,000 a year

1d ago , from Construction and Technical Recruitment

• Work with a local contractor across residential and commercial projects
• Put your estimating experience to use with direct input into tenders
• Sydney and North Sydney opportunities

• Work with a local contractor across residential and commercial projects
• Put your estimating experience to use with direct input into tenders
• Sydney and North Sydney opportunities

An opportunity is available for an experienced Estimator to join a local building contractor working across Sydney and North Sydney.

We're looking for someone with a sound understanding of residential and commercial construction who can prepare accurate, competitive tenders and work closely with the delivery team.

If you enjoy getting into the detail, building relationships with subcontractors and helping projects get off to a well-planned start, this could be a good next move.

About the role

You'll be involved in the estimating process from reviewing enquiries through to tender submission and handover. Responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents
• Preparing take-offs, cost estimates and detailed tender submissions
• Obtaining and assessing subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Identifying scope gaps, project risks and opportunities for cost savings
• Preparing clear tender qualifications, assumptions and exclusions
• Liaising with clients, consultants and subcontractors to clarify requirements
• Working with the construction team to ensure a thorough handover of successful tenders
• Maintaining current pricing information and strong supplier relationships

About you

You'll bring estimating experience across both residential and commercial building projects, with a practical understanding of construction methods, trade packages and costs.

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Experience estimating for a building contractor
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage tender deadlines
• Confidence reviewing technical drawings and comparing trade quotes
• Good communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience using relevant estimating software
• A proactive approach and the confidence to raise questions early

Knowledge of the Sydney subcontractor market would be an advantage, but not essential. Candidates with existing rights to work in Australia are preferred.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working closely with a local team and taking ownership of their estimates.

Additional information

• Residential & Commercial Construction
• Great projects and pipeline
• Excellent package $130,000 - $165,000 AUD (pend exp) +bens