Senior Estimator

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Icon Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Excellent opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Based in our North Sydney office, 4 mins from the Metro
  • Working across Education, Health and Government Projects

Barpa Pty Ltd is a majority Indigenous owned commercial construction company operating Nationally across Australia. The core of our business is the successful construction of technical and complex facilities, while supporting and engaging other Indigenous enterprises. Many of these construction projects are managed within a live operational environment and require careful and detailed planning.

Our clients include various Federal (particularly Department of Defence) and State Government departments, Universities, Councils, Not for Profits, Private Companies and Tier One contractors.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Estimator with at least 8 years of estimating experience in the construction industry. You will play a key role in preparing accurate tenders and cost plan budgets for a variety of building projects.

This fast-paced and autonomous role will keep you on your toes, as you complete the takeoff and costing process, provide valuable input during tender close processes, validate risk profiles and have input in margin decisions. You'll also visit construction sites and briefings to assess contract risks and collect vital information to support sound business decisions.

As part of the team, you'll collaborate with key pre construction, construction and commercial stakeholders and take ownership of various estimating duties to ensure tender success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ability to complete own takeoffs and / or coordinate external QS BOQ's, based on project scope and size,
  • Review take-off's & BOQ's for accuracy and compliance.
  • Analyse tender documentation, coordinate and source subcontractor and supplier quotes,
  • Complete cost evaluations, and pricing analysis of quotes.
  • Consider and cost preliminary requirements for project delivery.
  • Develop project budgets, cost models, and bid proposals, suggesting and assessing cost-saving / VE options.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to align on scope and costs.
  • Monitor market conditions and integrate insights into cost forecasting.
  • Complete peer reviews of tender estimates.

About You:

  • A degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, or Construction (or equivalent).
  • A minimum of 8 years in estimating within the construction sector.
  • Strong scope / cost acumen and proficiency in MS Excel / Word / PDF.
  • Ideally experience working across Education, Health, Defence or Government projects
  • Familiarity with estimating software (BuildSoft, or Cubit preferred).
  • Strong understanding of construction methodologies and processes.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to work autonomously

Benefits and perks:

  • Access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Excellent Leave Polices that include purchased Annual Leave, Work Life Balance Days, Community Days and generous Parental Leave scheme
  • Collaborative and values-based workplace culture
  • Sporting and Social events
  • Professional Memberships
  • Discounts on Travel, Retail and Health

*Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply*

Recruiters, please note we are not engaging agency support for this role and do not accept unsolicited resumes. Any CVs sent via agencies will be disregarded and candidates may be approached directly.

  • Estimator/ Senior Estimator

    1 week ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia RP INFRASTRUCTURE PTY LTD Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    This is a new opportunity for a Senior Estimator to work collaboratively as part of a large, multidisciplinary team based in the Sydney office. The successful candidate will be committed to successful outcomes for our clients, enthusiastic about challenges and committed to continuously learning and developing. Our Estimators are responsible for developing...

  • Estimator / Senior Estimator

    7 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia RP Infrastructure Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Our Cost Engineering department is critical to the management of Project costs and resources.This is a new opportunity for a Senior Estimator to work collaboratively as part of a large, multidisciplinary team based in the Sydney office. The successful candidate will be committed to successful outcomes for our clients, enthusiastic about challenges and...

  • Senior Estimator

    3 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia RP Infrastructure Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Our Cost Engineering department is critical to the management of Project costs and resources.This is a new opportunity for a Senior Estimator to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team based in the Sydney office. The successful candidate will be committed to successful outcomes for our clients, enthusiastic about challenges and committed to...

  • Senior Estimator

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Design Build Full time $150,000 - $200,000 per year

    The CompanyA premium, Australian-owned developer-builder with a reputation for delivering transformative urban projects across Sydney. Their portfolio spans luxury high-rise apartments, mixed-use precincts, and urban renewal, combining architectural excellence with long-term community impact. By integrating development, design, and construction under one...

  • Senior Estimator

    3 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Downer Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Downer is seeking a Senior Substation Estimator to join their expanding team located in either QLD, VIC or NSW.Who We AreDowner is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Our Energy & Utilities business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for Australia's critical economic...

  • Senior Estimator

    1 day ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Total Insulation Australia PTY LTD Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Senior Estimator – HVAC (Lagging) IndustryLocation: Braeside, MelbourneEmployment Type: Full Time, PermanentTotal Insulation Australia Pty Ltd is a national leader in mechanical insulation and cladding, with over 40 years of expertise and a strong pipeline of projects across healthcare, commercial, data centres, and major infrastructure. We are seeking...

  • Senior Cost Estimator

    1 day ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Ethos BeathChapman Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

    IMMEDIATE - Senior Cost Estimator  - 6 months - AUD ex super - NSW Govt Water ProjectRole Title :  Senior Electrical Estimator + Senior Mechanical Cost EstimatorInitial contract : 6 monthsWorking : Hybrid ( 2-3 days in office )Location : PARRAMATTA MUST HAVE  : Electrical Estimator / Mechanical Estimator / Construction site working and construction...

  • Senior Electrical Estimator

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Red Appointments Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    The Opportunity: RED Appointments are seeking to engage a Senior Electrical Estimator to join a very well-established national electrical contractor at their Sydney office located in the western suburbs. As the senior estimator you will mentor and support two estimators. Suitable candidates will have five or more years of experience, estimating on projects...

  • Senior Estimator

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Riverwall Constructions PTY LTD Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    We are looking for aSenior Estimatorto join our Sydney teamKey ResponsibilitiesLead the preparation of high-value estimates for insurance, remedial, fit-out, and commercial projectsMentor estimating staff in take-offs, pricing, and subcontractor engagementPrepare and present cost reports and tenders to clients, insurers, and stakeholdersDevelop strategies to...

  • Senior Estimator

    7 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia PCL Construction Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    The future you want is within reach.At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you...