Estimator jobs in Australia
Find estimator jobs with builders, subcontractors and civil contractors across Australia. Estimators price tenders and projects accurately, balancing competitiveness with the margins that keep construction businesses viable.
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Full time - Construction Estimator
Construction / Estimating
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The Construction Estimator plays a key role in supporting the successful delivery of construction projects by preparing accurate cost estimates, anal
Electrical Estimator - EKKA GROUP
Construction / Other
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Estimator
Construction
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The Company A highly regarded Sydney construction business delivering high-quality projects across the residential, commercial, hospitality, industrial, aged care and fit-out sectors.
estimator
Construction / Estimating
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About the role Bonoli Group is an Adelaide-based construction group with operations across plasterboard contracting, residential construction and property development.
ESTIMATOR
Construction / Estimating
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About us Established in 1998, Award Architectural Aluminium is a premier, family-owned manufacturer and supplier of high-end architectural window and door systems.
Estimator
Construction
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Join a growing business and build your future with our client.We’re looking for an experienced Estimator to join this growing business on a full-time, work-from-home basis, with the occassional site visit.This is a great opportunity for an estimator who is confident working independently, has strong attention to detail, and is experienced using Cubit estimating software.
Estimator/Junior Estimator
Construction / Other
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About the role We are looking for an estimator or junior estimator to assist in the preparation and review of detailed cost estimates for construction projects using BuildXact, collaborate with project managers, quantity surveyors, and subcontractors to ensure accurate cost projections, and participate in contract preparation and negotiation.
Estimator
Construction
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Who we areLeaders in quality fit outs, refurbishments and construction.
Estimator
Administration & Office Support
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At AMA Collision Gosford we are a busy panel workshop servicing the central coast.
estimator
Construction / Estimating
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About the role Bonoli Group is an Adelaide-based construction group with operations across plasterboard contracting, residential construction and property development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Estimators calculate the cost of construction projects before work begins. Work includes measuring quantities from drawings, obtaining supplier and subcontractor quotes, pricing labour and materials, preparing tender submissions, and reviewing final costs against original estimates once projects complete.
Degrees in construction management, quantity surveying or engineering provide the standard pathway, though many estimators transition from trades or site supervision roles with strong practical construction knowledge. Software skills in tools like CostX or Cubit are increasingly essential.
Strong numeracy and attention to detail, sound construction knowledge across trades and methods, and confidence negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors. Estimators need to balance competitive pricing with realistic margins, since underpricing risks the whole project's profitability. Strong software skills increasingly distinguish candidates during recruitment processes.
Residential and commercial builders, civil contractors, subcontractors across every trade, and specialist fitout and refurbishment companies all employ estimators. Larger contractors employ dedicated estimating teams, while smaller businesses often combine estimating with project management responsibilities. Civil and infrastructure contractors also employ estimators for larger scale projects.
Estimators progress to senior estimator and chief estimator roles, then commercial manager or general manager positions within construction businesses. The costing expertise built also supports moves into quantity surveying, project management and business development roles across the industry.
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