At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage sales estimating and procurement for residential building projects.
- Company: The Bourne Group, a leading residential building company in NSW.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on diverse projects across Sydney and regional NSW.
- Why this job: Join a team where your expertise shapes the future of residential construction.
- Qualifications: Experience in pricing custom homes and strong plan-reading skills.
The predicted salary is between 79515 - 97185 $ per year.
The Bourne Group is looking for an experienced Senior Residential Housing Estimator to manage sales estimating, pre‐construction pricing and procurement across residential building projects. This is a senior position for someone who can take an opportunity from initial plans and client discussions through to a complete construction estimate, contract price, procurement plan and project handover.
Key responsibilities:
- Reviewing architectural plans, engineering, specifications and client requirements
- Preparing feasibility estimates, preliminary budgets and detailed construction estimates
- Completing quantity take-offs and trade costings
- Preparing quotations and tender submissions
- Attending client and consultant meetings when pricing input is required
- Explaining allowances, exclusions, Prime Cost items and Provisional Sums
- Helping management convert suitable enquiries into profitable building contracts
- Preparing and issuing subcontractor and supplier RFQs
- Following up quotations and preparing like‐for‐like comparisons
- Identifying missing scope, documentation gaps and commercial risks
About you:
- Experience pricing custom homes, new builds, renovations or substantial extensions
- Excellent plan‑reading and quantity take‑off skills
- A practical understanding of construction methods, sequencing and trade scopes
- Experience obtaining and comparing subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Strong commercial judgement and an understanding of margin protection
- Confidence discussing budgets, pricing and scope with clients and consultants
- Good organisational, communication and follow‑up skills
- Strong Excel and general computer skills
About us:
The Bourne Group Australia Pty Ltd is a residential building company operating across Sydney and regional NSW, holding NSW Builder Licence: 313109C.
Senior Residential Housing Estimator in Sydney employer: The Bourne Group Australia Pty Ltd
The Bourne Group Australia Pty Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Castle Hill, NSW, where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement, ensuring our team members are well-equipped to excel in their roles. Our supportive culture fosters teamwork and open communication, making it a rewarding place to contribute to exciting residential building projects.
Contact Details:
The Bourne Group Australia Pty Ltd Recruitment Team
