Estimator

  • Posted13 March 2026
  • Salary170K - 250K
  • LocationSydney
  • Job type Permanent
  • Sectors CGC Cover Construction
  • Reference4018377

Job description

Position snapshot
  • Established builder with over 60 years in the Australian market
  • High-quality projects with strong subcontractor relationships
  • Office-based role in a brand-new Pyrmont fitout
  • Collaborative Sydney & Brisbane estimating team
  • Focus in Sydney office will include commercial refurbishment  / light construction projects ranging in value from $5M – $30M  
  • The wider business is geared up to compete again the mid-tier market in aged care, educational and government sectors up to 70M
  • Salary from 170K (EST) to 250K (SR) + Bonus 
The Company
  • Respected mid-tier builder with over 60 years of success delivering quality projects across the Australian market.
  • The business specialises in Aged Care, Government, Major Loss, and Commercial projects up to $70M and has built a strong reputation through repeat clients, quality delivery, and long-standing industry relationships.
  • Backed by an experienced and stable leadership team, the company offers genuine career development and long-term progression opportunities
Culture & Benefits
  
You’ll be joining a business that genuinely values its people and promotes a supportive, collaborative working environment.
Based in brand-new offices in Pyrmont, you’ll work closely with an experienced leadership and estimating team across both Sydney and Brisbane, sharing resources, knowledge, and workload across the business.
  
Additional benefits include:
  • Strong team culture with approachable leadership
  • Well-supported tendering process with dedicated submissions support
  • Balanced lifestyle and flexible, team-focused environment
  • Long-term career stability with an established contractor
  • Exposure to a diverse pipeline of quality projects
The Role
  
Reporting to senior management in both Sydney and Brisbane, you will manage approximately 2-3 tenders concurrently while being supported by an experienced submissions team.
  
This role would suit an Estimator or Senior Estimator with strong first-principles pricing experience and a solid understanding of the Sydney mid-tier commercial market.

You will utilise CostX and play a key role in preparing competitive and high-quality tender submissions.
  
Key Responsibilities
  • Review tender and contract documentation
  • Attend site inspections with clients and subcontractors
  • Prepare and issue tender packages
  • Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier pricing
  • Measure and prepare detailed Bills of Quantities
  • Manage RFIs and tender clarifications
  • Prepare comprehensive tender submissions including methodologies, staging plans, construction programs, and schedules
About You
  • Experience pricing commercial construction projects within the Australian market
  • Strong first-principles estimating capability
  • Proficient with CostX
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously
Salary
Salary will be dependent on experience, with packages ranging from approximately $170K – $250K + Bonus 
  
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, please apply below or contact Carmel Jones at CGC Recruitment on 0428 433 876 or via email at [email protected]