What are you going to do

Reporting to the Director, the Senior Estimator will take ownership of the estimating process from initial scope through to tender submission. You will work closely with project teams, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure accurate, competitive, and timely submissions.

This role has career progression into a Lead Estimator position.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead estimating for projects across fitout and newbuild projects up to $20 million
Drive commercial success by delivering strategic, accurate, and client-focused estimates that maximise competitiveness and secure new projects
Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities, and all tender documentation, ensuring commercial and technical compliance
Manage subcontractor and supplier pricing, assess risks, and provide commercial and contractual input to protect organisational interests
Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
Analyse risk, pricing, and procurement strategies to deliver competitive bids
Mentor and guide 2 x junior estimators (not direct reports)

Essential skills and knowledge

The ideal candidate will have:

Has 7+ years of proven experience as a Senior Estimator in commercial building estimation in QLD
Fitout and New build experience up to $20M
High level understanding of the QLD constuction industry, core market stakeholders and activity
Experience estimating structural elements, i.e; Prepare accurate cost estimates for structural elements including foundations, beams, columns, slabs, rebar, and structural steel etc
Cost planning experience is a bonus
Proficiency in CostX estimating software
In-depth knowledge of construction methodologies and project costing processes
Possesses strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

What we offer

Lead estimating across the business
Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment
Competitive salary package reflective of experience
Opportunity for long-term career growth and development

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, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 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 Taylor at 0432 111 758 or t.popham@brunel.net

Closing: 19 March 2026

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Vacancy reference: PR-278910

TP

Corporate recruiter

Taylor Popham

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.