What are you going to do 

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

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • 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

Closing: 21 July 2026

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Vacancy reference: PR-290721

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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.

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