Senior Estimator

1 day ago

Rushcutters Bay, New South Wales, Australia Cumberland Building Pty Ltd Full time $220,000 - $240,000 per year
Senior Estimator – Luxury Residential Construction

$220,000 – $240,000 per year

Sydney – Eastern Suburbs Projects

Join one of Sydney's leading luxury home builders and work on some of the city's most prestigious residences. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the estimating function within a business that genuinely values precision, experience, and quality.

Why Join Us
  • Market-leading salary package
  • Estimating respected and supported at the highest level
  • Established network of trusted subcontractors
  • Excellent systems, refined processes, and efficient workflows
  • Financially secure, reputable builder with long-term staff retention
About Us – Cumberland Building

Founded in 1997, Cumberland Building is a leading name in high-end residential construction, delivering some of Sydney's most stunning homes and boutique units across the Eastern Suburbs and foreshore.

Our reputation is built on quality, integrity, and collaboration. We maintain strong, repeat relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors — and take pride in paying subbies on time, every time.

At a glance:

  • Projects up to $15M (luxury homes and boutique units)
  • Turnover around $40M
  • Team of 35 full-time professionals
  • Values-driven culture of trust, focus, collaboration, and ownership

We're a tight-knit, high-performing team that supports each other, celebrates success, and consistently delivers excellence.

The Role – Senior Estimator

We're seeking a highly skilled Estimator to lead the tendering process across luxury residential projects.

You will:

  • Review drawings in detail and prepare accurate, competitive tenders
  • Conduct site visits to assess logistics and methodology
  • Maintain and update the rates database
  • Build and nurture strong relationships with subcontractors and consultants
  • Collaborate with delivery teams for seamless project handovers

This is a key role within the business, working closely with senior management and the delivery team.

About You
  • Trade or tertiary qualification in construction
  • Proven experience estimating luxury residential projects
  • Strong trade and measurement knowledge
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Stable, consistent work history
Apply Now

If you're ready to work on some of Sydney's most exclusive residential builds, we'd love to hear from you.

Scott Black

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