Senior Estimator

Unita is a national design & construct building company that prides itself on helping bring brands and spaces to life, by providing the best outcomes for our clients. Uniquely, Unita combines planning, design, manufacturing, project management & construction to deliver pragmatic end-to-end solutions.

Unita's cross-industry experience means all our services are based on an unparalleled understanding of real-world success. Unita has offices within Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth equipped with over 150 talented & committed employees ready to make your dream a reality. Unita specialise in all types of workplace, retail, hospitality & health-based fit-outs to name a few.

About your role

As a Senior Estimator at Unita, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, cost-effective fit-out and commercial projects. Based in our Fortitude Valley office, you'll collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to prepare accurate cost estimates, manage tenders, and drive project success. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects while leveraging cutting-edge estimating tools and industry best practices. If you're looking for a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise is valued and your career can grow, this is your chance to make an impact.

What your days will look like:

• Drive the tendering process — manage timelines, identify missing scope items, and ensure key milestones are met each week.
• Analyse project requirements — assess production time, materials, equipment, and labour costs to develop accurate and competitive estimates.
• Source and engage subcontractors & suppliers — ensure high capability, compliance, and cost-effectiveness for each project.
• Collaborate with the construction team — provide high-quality, buildable estimates that align with client budgets and project outcomes.
• Lead seamless project handovers — run detailed briefings with the delivery team to set projects up for success post-award.
• Support and mentor the team — work closely with the Estimation Manager to guide estimators and cadets, fostering professional growth.
• Represent Unita with confidence — engage professionally with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners to uphold our reputation.

What you will bring to the role:

With a strong background in fit-out, refurbishment, and hospitality projects, you are a detail-oriented Senior Estimator who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Your expertise in cost estimation, construction methodologies, and industry pricing enables you to deliver accurate and competitive tenders while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. In addition, you will have:

• 5+ years of estimating experience across fit-out, refurbishment, and hospitality projects, with budgets ranging from $1M to $10M.
• Tertiary qualifications in quantity surveying, construction management, or a related field.
• Deep industry knowledge of construction processes, materials, and pricing.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and relevant industry software.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with a track record of collaborating effectively with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

When you join Unita, be prepared for celebration, acknowledgement, reward for your efforts and social events:

• We offer a tailored learning + development program through our L+D platform to fast-track your career.
• Great team-building events – after work drinks, quarterly social events across our states, and loads more.
• Shout out and recognise your peers with our employee recognition program, URecognise.
• We take our employees well being seriously – EAP to guarantee our staff can access help when they need + yearly flu shots.
• You'll feel spoilt as we celebrate each milestone with our monthly celebrations.
• Receive a bonus by bringing someone you know into the organisation through our Employee Referral Program
• Enjoy representing Unita in our decked-out gear.

To apply for this role please include a current CV that outlines how you think you'll make a difference at Unita. We don't mind if your career path looks different - we are happy to have a confidential conversation about how we can make it work.

For further information please contact People and Culture