Senior Estimator

About This Role Reporting to the Director, the Senior Estimator will take ownership of the estimating process from initial scope through to tender submission. You will work closely with project teams, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure accurate, competitive, and timely submissions.

This role has career progression into a Lead Estimator position.

Key responsibilities

Lead estimating for projects across fitout and newbuild projects up to $20 million

Drive commercial success by delivering strategic, accurate, and client-focused estimates that maximise competitiveness and secure new projects

Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities, and all tender documentation, ensuring commercial and technical compliance

Manage subcontractor and supplier pricing, assess risks, and provide commercial and contractual input to protect organisational interests

Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams

Analyse risk, pricing, and procurement strategies to deliver competitive bids

Mentor and guide 2 x junior estimators (not direct reports)

Requirements

Has 7+ years of proven experience as a Senior Estimator in commercial building estimation in QLD

Fitout and New build experience up to $20M

High level understanding of the QLD construction industry, core market stakeholders and activity

Experience estimating structural elements, i.e; Prepare accurate cost estimates for structural elements including foundations, beams, columns, slabs, rebar, and structural steel etc

Cost planning experience is a bonus

Proficiency in CostX estimating software

In-depth knowledge of construction methodologies and project costing processes

Possesses strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

Lead estimating across the business

Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment

Competitive salary package reflective of experience

Opportunity for long-term career growth and development

About Brunel Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Do you have questions? If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Taylor at 0432 111 758 or t.popham@brunel.net

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