Part time Estimator

Part time Estimator / Sales Admin Role

SWS Signage is one of the Hunter, Central Coast and Sydney's premier signage companies. Having been in business for over 40 years, we are a dynamic company with a diverse product range and blue-chip customer base providing varied signage solutions throughout NSW.

Due to our continued growth there is an opportunity for a part time Estimator / Sales Admin person to join our team.

About the Role:

The role will include analysing construction documents, measurement, generating proposals and pricing of variations. There is also the opportunity to incorporate an element of project management into the role.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Responding to contract tenders, predominantly to building companies
• Preparing draft proposals from same
• Generating & reviewing production estimates
• Pricing & executing contract variations
• Liaising with customers, including other estimators, contract administrators & project managers
• Sourcing alternate signage solutions to customer requirements where appropriate
• Completing job details via our on-line project management program to provide a production summary of the job
• Managing the admin side of each job including timelines, progress updates, install dates etc.
• A good understanding of the BCA and Australian Standards (can be learnt on the job)
• Maintaining an existing database of tenders and proposals supplied together with key dates

Ideally, the Successful Candidate will have:

• Strong attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and initiative to meet deadlines
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Experience in a related field which demonstrates a similar skillset
• Solid computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• May be currently studying Building, Construction, Quantity Surveying degree or similar
• Would suit a person looking to return to the workforce in a part time capacity
• Ability to read and interpret building plans
• Positive and proactive person who can contribute to the Company/Office culture

What's in this for you?

• Flexible working conditions where required
• Competitive salary, negotiable on experience
• Positive and supportive team environment
• Ability to negotiate your own days/hours to fit in with any current University study or child care arrangements

About Your Employer: SWS Signage

SWS Signage has been in operation for over 40 years. Founded in 1984 the company has been delivering innovative and unique signage solutions for a range of customers throughout Newcastle, Sydney and greater surrounds.

We are known for delivering bespoke signage solutions on a medium to large scale including pylon signs, LED screens, illuminated letters and logo elements, vehicle signage etc.

If you live anywhere near Newcastle you will have seen hundreds of examples of our work, including:

• Gateshead Tavern pylon and LED screen

• Wests Leagues internal and external signage for all of their venues

• Knights signage including dressing room signage, Centre of Excellence internal and external signage along with the LED scoreboard for their training field

• Belmont 16s internal and external branding

• New large format LED screen at Doylo

• Illuminated branding signage at Apollo Charlestown

• Billboards, pylons and plinths installed for Meriton Apartments, University of Newcastle, The Anchorage, Beaches Estate Catherine Hill Bay to name a few

What to Expect in the Workforce

• An inclusive, vibrant workforce with a culture fostered around working collaboratively and continual improvement

• A commitment to professionalism with a superior work ethic

• You will be part of a team of around 20 people working towards a shared goal

• For further information and examples of what type of signage works we do, visit

What We Expect of You

• Honesty, reliability, an excellent work ethic

• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and improve