Estimator

Estimator

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Melbourne C B D   

Industry:

Construction

Salary:

$ 120,000.00 - 150,000.00 Annual

Contact Name:
Neil Powell
Contact Phone:
0432 538 193
Contact Email:
neil.powell@fetchrecruit.com.au
Date Published:

05-Jan-2026

THE COMPANY
  • Long established company with a history spanning over 25 yrs with multiple awards for the MBA and AIB.
  • Fantastic project portfolio of high spec builds, refurbs and fitouts for diverse private, government and institutional clientele
  • Estimating team of six to work with – you will be an intermediate team member with junior support and senior guidance.
DUTIES
  • Sub-contractor selection and issue of tender documentation for pricing
  • Attending client tender briefings and site inspections
  • Sourcing best rates from suppliers
  • Taking off quantities and preparing rated bills
  • Preparing scopes of work
  • Submitting requests for clarification during the tender process
  • Chasing up sub-contractor pricing to meet deadlines
  • Comparison and following up clarifications from quotations received
  • Assist in preparing all required tender submission documentation
  • Attend tender review meetings with management team
  • Providing further information as requested once tenders have been submitted
  • Preparing cost plan budgets from early concept stage drawings
  • Assistance in the valuation of variations as required
  • Providing further clarifications during the course of a project to clients & project teams
  • Carrying out value management cost saving exercises

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • A solid base working within Estimating within refurbishment and fitout and the ability to run a tender independently
  • Good knowledge of refurbishment & fitout methodology and an ability to interpret building plans and specifications
  • Outstanding communication and relationship building skills – you must be able to maintain existing subcontractor relationships and develop new ones in time
  • Experience in the use of Buildsoft Cubit or similar
 
THE BENEFITS
  • Exceptional management team that mentor and develop their staff – you will learn from the very best
  • Handy offices near the CBD – easy free parking with a train station around the corner.
  • Great company culture of support, success and shared responsibility
  • Strong work/life balance
  • Salary package up to $150k
 
HOW TO APPLY
  • Follow the links below and apply online, or:
  • Email your resume direct to powell@fetchrecruit.com.au
  • For a confidential chat about this role contact Neil Powell on 0432 538 193
Apply Now

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