Scaffold Estimator - Senior
Oldfields Scaffolding SA&WA
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Adelaide SA
Estimating (Construction)
Full time
$120,000 – $150,000 per year
Posted 19h ago
Oldfields Scaffolding is an Adelaide-based scaffolding business delivering access solutions across commercial, residential, infrastructure and specialist projects.
We are seeking a proven
Senior Scaffold Estimator
to lead our estimating team and directly influence revenue quality, margin performance, and client relationships.
This is a senior, client-facing leadership role suited to an experienced professional who understands scaffolding commercially not just technically. If you are comfortable carrying responsibility, setting standards, and driving performance, this role offers genuine influence and autonomy.
The Role
You will lead the estimating function and be accountable for pricing quality, risk management, tender performance, and client engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
· Leading and managing the estimating team (leader in all aspects of the business)
· Working closely with estimators / project manager / ops manager (team) and scaffolders alike.
· Ownership of pricing strategy, margin discipline, and risk assessment
· Reviewing, approving, and structuring all major tenders and proposals
· Managing key client relationships and supporting strategic growth.
· Create a culture of high performance.
· Conducting high-level site inspections and technical assessments
· Developing scaffold methodologies, layouts, and gear strategies
· Ensuring estimating systems, workflows and documentation remain best practice
· Driving continuous improvement in accuracy, turnaround time and win rate
· Working closely with Operations to ensure seamless project handover
· Interpreting drawings and scopes.
· Identifying commercial opportunities and emerging market trends
· Representing the business professionally with senior stakeholders
About You
This role suits a senior professional who combines technical scaffolding expertise with strong commercial judgement and leadership maturity.
You will bring:
· Experience in scaffolding estimating, project delivery, or operations
· Proven leadership capability managing people and standards
· Strong commercial instincts and financial awareness
· Deep knowledge of scaffold compliance, design principles and Australian Standards
· Ability to structure complex estimates and manage risk exposure
· Excellent organisation, accuracy and decision-making skills
· Comfortable operating autonomously with accountability
Highly regarded:
· Avontus drawing and modelling experience (this is what we use)
· Exposure to medium to large commercial projects
· Sales, negotiation, or client development experience
· Systems improvement or process leadership experience
What's On Offer
· Senior remuneration package aligned to performance
· Fully maintained company vehicle
· Flexible working arrangements
· Opportunity to shape and grow the role, we are looking for leaders, not passengers
· High-quality working environment with a small, professional team (fun)
· Long-term leadership opportunity in a growing business
· Direct influence over business profitability and reputation
· Career progression as the business continues to expand
How to Apply
· Submit your resume and brief cover letter via Seek.
· Confidential enquiries:
Luke –
Send resume to:
Applications close:
28
th
February 2026.