Senior Estimator
Australia, Queensland, North Lakes
Experience: Not applicable
Infrastructure
About this role
Working closely with senior leadership and operations teams, you will play a key role within the commercial division. This role requires a commercially minded Estimator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being heavily involved from tender through to project handover.
- Identify and source key tender opportunities aligned with business strategy
- Monitor tender portals and submit EOIs
- Prepare and oversee detailed cost estimates, budgets, and tender submissions
- Develop pricing strategies including margin and risk analysis
- Prepare tender reports, forecasts, exclusions, and clarifications
- Lead commercial negotiations through to project award
- Conduct site inspections and project assessments
- Coordinate with safety teams to ensure compliance requirements are met
- Lead seamless handovers to operations teams and provide ongoing post-award support including variations
- Mentor and review team outputs, driving continuous improvement
Is this you?
- Minimum over 5 years' experience in construction estimating
- Strong background within commercial construction and/or insurance building
- Experience pricing council, aged care, or government-related projects highly regarded
- Proven ability to deliver compliant and successful tenders
- Strong experience with trade pricing, subcontractor comparison, and procurement engagement
- Excellent written communication and proposal preparation skills
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation ability
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
What we offer
You are driven, solutions-focused, and passionate about winning work. You enjoy identifying smarter construction methodologies and cost-saving opportunities while building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Strong pipeline of commercial and insurance projects
- Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
- Opportunity to play a key role in the company's continued expansion
- Long-term career progression and stability
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mae on 0413 885 101