Tender Estimator – Soho Built

1 week ago

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia AHB Group Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Tender Estimator – Soho Built (AHB Group of companies, Victoria's largest Builder)

Location: Port Melbourne, VIC

Employment Type: Full-Time

At AHB Group, we're proud to be Victoria's largest builder — a position earned through 20 years of growth, innovation, and consistency. With multiple leading brands under our banner, including Soho Built, we're shaping the future of residential and multi-residential construction.

We're now seeking an experienced Tender Estimator to join the Soho Built team in Port Melbourne. Reporting directly to the General Manager and Managing Director, this role plays a key part in delivering competitive, accurate, and high-quality tender submissions that drive business success.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Review tender documentation, drawings, and specifications to prepare detailed cost estimates and BOQs.
  • Manage end-to-end tender preparation, ensuring submissions are accurate, compliant, and on time.
  • Produce comprehensive tender documents and returnable schedules ready for submission.
  • Coordinate tender workflows to meet critical deadlines.
  • Provide strategic input to help secure successful tender outcomes.
  • Identify project risks and recommend mitigation strategies within tender submissions.
  • Source and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure competitiveness.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
  • Negotiate pricing and terms to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
  • Conduct risk assessments and identify cost-saving or value management opportunities.
  • Prepare tender clarifications, qualifications, and supporting documentation.
  • Present tender submissions for senior management review and approval.
  • Support the transition and handover of successful tenders to delivery teams.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of tendering systems, processes, and documentation.

What You'll Bring

  • Proven experience as an Estimator within the residential or commercial construction industry.
  • Strong understanding of construction methods, costs, and materials.
  • Strong experience in Projects and Medium Density is a MUST.
  • Proficiency in estimating software and advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
  • Sound understanding of Victorian building codes, standards, and contract frameworks.

Why Join Soho Built?

  • Be part of Victoria's #1 builder, known for quality, integrity, and innovation.
  • Work closely with senior leadership, directly influencing project success and business outcomes.
  • Join a growing team where ideas are valued, collaboration is encouraged, and excellence is rewarded.
  • Long-term career growth opportunities across AHB Group's diverse brands.

Ready to take the next step in your estimating career?

Apply now and help build the future with Soho Built — where precision, quality, and innovation come together.

Please note: You must have unlimited Australian work rights to be considered for this role; as well as being able to interview in person.

To all our agency partners and other prospective recruiters, we are confident of fulfilling this role ourselves.

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