National Estimator in Melbourne

Arden Fitout & Maintenance Pty Ltd - Heidelberg West VIC

Arden is a national fitout and maintenance provider delivering high-quality construction, fitout and facilities maintenance solutions across Australia.

Since 2002, we've built a reputation for delivering exceptional outcomes for some of Australia's most recognised brands, specialising in fitout projects, multi-site rollouts and responsive maintenance services.

With more than 80 employees and a growing presence nationwide, our experienced team combines skilled in-house tradespeople with a trusted network of specialist contractors to deliver safe, reliable and high-quality outcomes across the retail, fuel and convenience, corporate, education and hospitality sectors.

We're looking for a National Estimator will become the trusted first point of contact for clients, consistently identifying and converting tender opportunities, building a strong national subcontractor network, and delivering accurate, competitive estimates that support the company's growth and profitability objectives across Australia.

Arden is a national fitout and maintenance provider delivering high-quality construction, fitout and facilities maintenance solutions across Australia.

Since 2002, we've built a reputation for delivering exceptional outcomes for some of Australia's most recognised brands, specialising in fitout projects, multi-site rollouts and responsive maintenance services.

With more than 80 employees and a growing presence nationwide, our experienced team combines skilled in-house tradespeople with a trusted network of specialist contractors to deliver safe, reliable and high-quality outcomes across the retail, fuel and convenience, corporate, education and hospitality sectors.

We're looking for a National Estimator will become the trusted first point of contact for clients, consistently identifying and converting tender opportunities, building a strong national subcontractor network, and delivering accurate, competitive estimates that support the company's growth and profitability objectives across Australia.

What you'll be doing

Client Relationship Management

• Be the national client contact for tenders and quotations.

• Build client relationships and pursue upcoming opportunities.

• Follow up quotations, tenders and pricing submissions.

• Coordinate RFIs, clarifications and tender queries.

• Attend presentations, client meetings and pre-award discussions.

• Promote company capabilities, experience, safety performance and value.

Estimating and Tender Management

• Prepare accurate, competitive and commercially sound estimates and tenders.

• Review tender documents, specifications, scope and contract requirements.

• Identify risks, assumptions and exclusions.

• Balance pricing competitiveness with profitability.

• Submit tenders on time.

• Maintain estimating templates, databases and pricing records.

• Improve estimating methods and systems.

State Operations Liaison

• Liaise with State Managers in QLD, NSW, VIC, SA and WA.

• Gather local market and operational insights.

• Assess site conditions, access, labour, travel, accommodation and logistics.

• Confirm subcontractor capability and regional cost impacts.

• Incorporate local knowledge into estimates and submissions.

Subcontractor and Supplier Management

• Maintain strong subcontractor relationships.

• Identify, evaluate and onboard subcontractors and suppliers nationally.

• Source competitive pricing and resources across all states.

• Maintain the subcontractor database.

• Assess performance, capability and competitiveness.

• Support subcontractor capacity for business growth.

Business Development Support

• Generate revenue opportunities through client engagement.

• Monitor market trends, competitors and tender opportunities.

• Support strategic growth through market insights and relationships.

• Contribute to client retention and account development.

Systems and Administration

• Maintain accurate company records.

• Use AroFlo to track enquiries, quotations, client interactions, documents and pipeline opportunities.

• Prepare quality proposals, tender documents and reports.

• Keep estimating records accurately filed and accessible.

About you

A successful National Estimator who will become the trusted first point of contact for clients, consistently identifying and converting tender opportunities, building a strong national subcontractor network, and delivering accurate, competitive estimates that support the company's growth and profitability objectives across Australia.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience in estimating, quantity surveying, construction, facilities maintenance or a related field.

• Strong commercial acumen, including pricing, cost and margin analysis.

• Excellent communication, business writing and presentation skills.

• Proven client relationship, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience preparing professional tenders and managing competing deadlines.

• Advanced Excel skills and strong Word, formatting and Microsoft Office skills.

• Experience with AroFlo or similar job management systems.

• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability and attention to detail.

• A proactive, organised and customer-focused approach.

• A collaborative mindset across states and teams, with a focus on winning profitable work.

Why join Arden?

Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same, working alongside a close-knit team committed to delivering exceptional service and quality outcomes. We offer competitive remuneration and genuine career development opportunities within Arden and the broader SHAPE Australia Group.

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