Every great project starts long before construction begins. It starts with the right estimate.
As our Retirement Living division continues to grow nationally,we'relooking for an experienced Estimating Manager to lead our estimating function across multiple states, building capability within the team whileremaininghands-on where it matters most.
Ifyou'relooking for a role whereyou'llgenuinely influence how a national business wins work...Notsimply respond to tenders. This could be your next move!
About AscotGroup
Ascot Group delivers construction, refurbishment and capital works across Retirement Living, Aged Care, Healthcare, Commercial and Government sectors throughout Australia.
Our Retirement Living team partners with some of Australia's leading operators, delivering projects that improve the places people call home. From occupied refurbishments and village upgrades, our projects demand thoughtful planning, commercialdisciplineand a genuine understanding of live environments.
Because at Ascot Group,The Experienceis the Difference.
Whatyou'llbe doing
You'lllead our national Retirement Living estimating team while partnering closely with Operations, Project Delivery and Finance to ensure every tender reflects the realities of delivery.
You'llbalance leadership with hands-on estimating, taking ownership of our largest and most complex bids while coaching your team to deliver consistently high-quality outcomes across every state.
You'llalso become one of the commercial voices of the division,using market intelligence,benchmarkingand tender performance to help shape pricing strategy and improve our competitive position.
Your focus will include:
- Leading and developing a high-performing national estimating team
- Reviewing and approving major tenders and complex submissions
- Building commercially robust estimates that protect margin whileremainingcompetitive
- Working closely with operational leaders to ensure pricing reflects delivery realities
- Analysingmarket trends, subcontractorpricingand competitor activity
- Improving estimating systems, processes and reporting as the business continues to grow
- Partnering with Estimating Managers across other Ascot Group divisions to ensure consistency nationally
Who is our next hire?
You'relikely alreadyleading an estimatingteamoryou'rea Senior Estimator ready to step into broader leadership.
You understand construction, know how to buildan accurateestimateand can confidently challenge scope,pricingand commercial assumptions.
Just as importantly, you enjoy developing people. You know great estimatingisn'tjust aboutnumbersit'sabout creating confidence for the business, ourclientsand our delivery teams.
You'llbring:
- Extensive estimating experience within construction, fit-out, refurbishment or related sectors
- Strong commercial acumen with a focus on sustainable margin
- The ability to balance detail with strategic thinking
- Confidence working across multiple stakeholders and project teams
- A continuous improvement mindset and genuine curiosity about better ways of working
We'rebuilding something different. Our people are trusted to lead, encouraged to improve the way we work andsupportedto grow their careers.
You'lljoin a collaborative leadership team where estimating is seen as a critical commercialfunction,notsimply a service to delivery.
The Experience is the Difference.
Estimating Manager employer: Ascot Group
Ascot Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where your expertise in estimating can significantly influence the company's growth trajectory. With a strong focus on integrity and quality workmanship, employees are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute to meaningful projects across various sectors, including healthcare and education. The collaborative culture fosters professional growth, ensuring that every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of the organisation.
