Junior Estimator
- Posted27 January 2026
- LocationMelbourne
- Job type Permanent
- Sectors CGC Cover Construction
- Reference4002826
Job description
About the Company
Our client is a respected Melbourne-based builder specialising in commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across a broad range of sectors.
Their work spans industrial, healthcare, retail, education, hospitality and technology projects, delivering customised solutions for a diverse client base.
With a collaborative, professional culture and a strong focus on quality outcomes, they are looking for a Junior Estimator with a tertiary construction or related degree to join their team and grow their estimating career.
The Role
Our client is a respected Melbourne-based builder specialising in commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across a broad range of sectors.
Their work spans industrial, healthcare, retail, education, hospitality and technology projects, delivering customised solutions for a diverse client base.
With a collaborative, professional culture and a strong focus on quality outcomes, they are looking for a Junior Estimator with a tertiary construction or related degree to join their team and grow their estimating career.
The Role
- Assist in the preparation of cost plans, budgets and tender submissions for commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects
- Support senior team members in estimating, risk management, and profitable project delivery
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Directors, and Business Development staff to produce competitive bids
- Help manage subcontractor pricing, trade engagement, and tender documentation
- Contribute to value engineering assessments and risk identification
- Participate in pre-submission reviews and handover to project delivery teams
- Tertiary qualification in Construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related field
- Some experience in estimating, project administration, or pre-construction within commercial construction or fit-out projects
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach
- Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, professional environment
- Start your estimating career with a growing, Melbourne-based fit-out and refurbishment specialist
- Opportunity to learn directly from experienced senior estimators and project leadership
- Exposure to a wide variety of sectors and project types
- Supportive culture, structured systems, and real pathways for career progression
- Competitive salary package with long-term growth opportunities