Senior Estimator Opportunity | Leading T2 Head Contractor
This is a rare opportunity to join a respected contractor and play a key role within their estimating team, working across a diverse range of projects nationally and supporting the delivery of complex builds across multiple sectors.
The Role
Working as part of an experienced estimating team, you will be responsible for:
- Preparing accurate hard dollar tenders from concept through to submission.
- Developing cost plans throughout the project lifecycle.
- Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
- Engaging with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
- Identifying risks, opportunities and value engineering initiatives.
- Working closely with clients, consultants and internal delivery teams to achieve the best project outcomes.
- Supporting the wider pre-construction function on a variety of bids and negotiated opportunities.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 head contracting environment.
- Strong technical estimating capability, with experience delivering detailed cost plans and hard dollar tenders from first principles.
- Demonstrated experience pricing complex projects across sectors such as health, commercial, industrial, data centres and education.
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project specifications, design documentation and buildability considerations.
- Ability to interpret architectural, structural and services drawings, identify project risks, and develop accurate cost estimates.
- Experience managing subcontractor engagement, reviewing trade packages, analysing quotes and negotiating competitive pricing.
- High attention to detail with the ability to deliver accurate estimates within tight tender deadlines.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify cost opportunities, risks and potential project constraints.
- A collaborative approach with the ability to work closely with pre-construction teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors.
What's on Offer
- Join a respected Tier 2 contractor with a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work.
- Work across a diverse range of sectors and project types.
- Be part of an established, collaborative pre-construction team.
- Long-term career progression within a business that promotes from within.
- Competitive salary package and a supportive team culture.
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Senior Estimator in Sydney employer: Redpath Partners
Join a leading Tier 2 construction business in Melbourne, where you will play a pivotal role as a Design Manager in delivering major apartment and multi-residential projects. With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, the company fosters a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth and offers competitive salary packages. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced project leaders in a dynamic environment that values design management responsibility and effective communication.
