An established and highly regarded national contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join its growing team based in Sydney.
With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality civil landscape, streetscape, and open spaces projects across Sydney, this business works with a diverse client base ranging from Tier 1 and Tier 2 builders to local councils, government authorities, commercial developers, and private residential clients for minor works.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, financially stable contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work, a collaborative team environment, and a reputation for delivering quality outcomes across a wide variety of projects.
As the Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in the pre-construction process, taking ownership of the estimating function and preparing accurate, competitive tenders for a diverse portfolio of public domain paving and civil landscaping projects.
Working closely with senior management, you will contribute directly to the continued growth and success of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive tender submissions for public domain landscape, streetscape and paving projects.
- Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documentation.
- Complete detailed quantity take-offs and cost analysis.
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering initiatives.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers throughout the tender process.
- Support successful project handovers to the delivery team.
- Maintain estimating records and contribute to continuous improvement of estimating systems and processes.
Senior Estimator (Landscape)
Sydney, NSW
$160,000 + Super
An established and highly regarded national contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join its growing team based in Sydney.
With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality civil landscape, streetscape, and open spaces projects across Sydney, this business works with a diverse client base ranging from Tier 1 and Tier 2 builders to local councils, government authorities, commercial developers, and private residential clients for minor works.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, financially stable contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work, a collaborative team environment, and a reputation for delivering quality outcomes across a wide variety of projects.
As the Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in the pre-construction process, taking ownership of the estimating function and preparing accurate, competitive tenders for a diverse portfolio of public domain paving and civil landscaping projects.
Working closely with senior management, you will contribute directly to the continued growth and success of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive tender submissions for public domain landscape, streetscape and paving projects.
- Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documentation.
- Complete detailed quantity take-offs and cost analysis.
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering initiatives.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers throughout the tender process.
- Support successful project handovers to the delivery team.
- Maintain estimating records and contribute to continuous improvement of estimating systems and processes.
About You
- Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or Estimator within soft & hard landscaping, paving & open spaces.
- Strong understanding of public domain works, streetscapes, and associated civil construction methodologies.
- Experience preparing tenders for Tier 1 and Tier 2 builders, local councils, government authorities, commercial developments, and/or private clients.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to accurately assess project costs and risks.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office.
- A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
- Full Australian work rights (Permanent Resident or Australian Citizen)
What\'s on Offer?
- $150,000 - $170,000 + Super
- Join a respected and established landscape contractor with an excellent industry reputation.
- Diverse and interesting projects across government, commercial, and residential sectors.
- Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work.
- Family business & weekly team get-togethers
- Long-term career opportunity with a growing business based in the Strathfield region of Sydney.
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