Graduate Estimator

1 week ago

Port Melbourne Victoria, Australia GRC Buxton Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Start your career with a builder that's shaping Melbourne.

GRC Buxton is a respected commercial builder delivering quality projects across education, aged care, residential, civic, and industrial sectors. Backed by international expertise and local leadership, we're growing — and we're looking for a motivated
Graduate Estimator
to grow with us.

As a GRC Buxton graduate, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Create lasting relationships with clients and experts within the industry
  • Support the success of major projects across Australia
  • Gain exposure across all key disciplines including early contract involvement, cost planning, estimating and construction
  • Benefit from senior leadership exposure and mentoring
  • Develop essential technical and leadership skills for your future career success

GRC Buxton are proud to offer long term career opportunities, an outstanding working environment, market-leading remuneration, fantastic employee benefits and strong career progression opportunities.

GRC Buxton is committed to building a workplace that fosters an environment of mutual learning, respect, dignity, cultural openness and an appreciation of differing perspectives and backgrounds.

Your Role

As a Graduate Estimator at GRC Buxton, you'll gain direct exposure to Melbourne's construction market and be mentored by an experienced team on projects ranging from $10M to $150M+. You'll be involved in:

  • Preparing cost plans, take-offs and trade break-ups from architectural and engineering drawings
  • Assisting with tender submissions for D&C and hard dollar contracts
  • Sourcing and evaluating subcontractor and supplier pricing
  • Participating in risk reviews, value management, and tender interviews
  • Collaborating closely with Estimators, Project Managers, and Directors

What You Bring

  • A degree (or near completion) in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related or;
  • Certificate IV Building & Construction
  • Trade based qualification (Carpentry)
  • A sharp eye for detail and strong numerical skills
  • Clear communication and a collaborative mindset
  • A keen interest in estimating and the commercial construction process
  • A proactive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment

Why GRC Buxton?

  • Be part of a dynamic, well-established Melbourne builder with strong industry reputation
  • Learn from professionals who take pride in mentoring the next generation
  • Work in a friendly, office-based team (no remote work) with real collaboration and support
  • Get exposure to a wide variety of commercial project types and procurement models
  • Build a long-term career pathway in estimating, planning or project management
  • Opportunity for 3-6 months in our Singapore office

Apply now
to kickstart your construction career with GRC Buxton.

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