The Opportunity
This is a senior leadership role for an experienced estimating professional who enjoys both strategic leadership and hands-on delivery.
Leading a team of three estimators, you will oversee the full estimating function across head contract tenders, including:
* Lump sum construct-only tenders
* Design & Construct submissions
* Alternative procurement models
* Negotiated opportunities and early contractor involvement (where applicable)
Working closely with our Pre-Construction Manager, who leads non-price submission strategy, you will be responsible for ensuring pricing excellence, commercial rigour, and risk-managed tender outcomes. This is not a purely managerial position. We are looking for someone who remains deeply engaged in the detail-reviewing methodology, interrogating risk, validating assumptions, and contributing directly to key project estimates. Key Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team
* Prepare and review detailed cost plans, estimates, and tender submissions
* Drive pricing strategy and ensure competitive, commercially sound bids
* Review drawings, specifications, consultant documentation, and contract conditions
* Identify pricing risks, procurement opportunities, and value engineering initiatives
* Maintain and continuously improve estimating systems, cost databases, rates, templates, and tender workflows
* Build and strengthen subcontractor and supplier relationships
* Collaborate with operations, project delivery, consultants, and clients during bid development
* Provide quality assurance across all tender submissions
* Support strategic growth through accurate and compelling tender outcomes
About You You are a commercially astute estimating leader with strong technical construction knowledge and a proactive approach to winning work. You Will Ideally Bring
* Extensive estimating experience in commercial construction, fitout, refurbishment, or related sectors
* Experience across both new build construction and interiors
* Previous leadership experience managing estimators or tender teams
* Strong understanding of construction methodologies, pricing structures, subcontractor procurement, and delivery risk
* Experience with head contract tendering, including D&C procurement
* Knowledge of project scheduling, site operations, contract management, and consultant/client engagement
* Strong attention to detail and commercial judgement
* Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or trade background (highly regarded)
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