Posted 9d ago

Senior Estimator

Hays Sunshine Coast QLD

Permanent Full time
Similar jobs pay ~$80k - $120k

Key points we found

  • Join a well-regarded developer builder on the Sunshine Coast.
  • Responsible for take-offs, budget estimates, and trade breakdown reviews.
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders and maintain relationships with subcontractors.

Senior Estimator job, Sunshine Coast, Competitive Salary, Commercial Builder!

Your new company
A fantastic opportunity has come to fruition to join a well-regarded developer builder on the Sunshine Coast. Renowned for building a quality product, their units are highly sought after, with pre-sales achieved in record times. They have a solid pipeline of work throughout SEQLD ...here is your chance to join a successful team in a senior role.
Your new role
Working closely with the Estimating Manager for the company, you will take responsibility for the following:

Take-offs and budget estimates (finishing trades to start)Elemental and trade breakdown reviews Collate and analyse trade subcontractor pricing for benchmarking use. Complete value management pricing Complete purchaser upgrade and variation pricing Preparing trade budgets for handover to construction team Obtain trade subcontractor and supplier pricing Assess trade subcontractor pricing Develop and maintain relationships with trade subcontractors & suppliers Liaise and work collaboratively with project stakeholders Updating and maintaining project area analysis data.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you must have relevant experience in the above duties, with a successful track record in estimating for commercial construction projects. Whether you are trade qualified or a qualified Quantity Surveyor, both will be considered. You will also possess excellent time management skills, be able to communicate and plan effectively with a high attention to detail. Experience with CostX will be highly regarded.
What you'll get in return
A competitive salary package is on offer commensurate with experience. This role can be either full time or part if you prefer, with a preference for either 4 or 5 days per week. This is a great opportunity to join a developer builder who has won multiple awards in a long-term stable role on the Sunshine Coast. They are an employer of choice, and this is an outstanding opportunity to join an industry leader in a role with a healthy work-life balance.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume, or if you have any queries then feel free to contact [email protected] OR [email protected]
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Skills
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Budget estimation
COSTX
Relationship Development with Trade Subcontractors & Suppliers
Stakeholder Collaboration
Subcontractor Pricing Analysis
TAKE-OFFS
TIME MANAGEMENT
Trade Breakdown Review
Trade Budgeting
Trade Subcontractor and Supplier Pricing
Value Management Pricing
Variation pricing

Perks & benefits
Competitive salary package
Healthy work-life balance
Long-term stable role

More details
Expiring date
30 Mar 2027
Date posted
30 Mar 2026
Category
Construction
Occupation
QS, Estimating & Compliance
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Construction
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate, Bachelor's degree

Hays

Privately held company

At Hays, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. You are at the heart of everything we do. With over 50 years’ experience and a workforce of more than 11,100 people across 31 countries, we collectively put our customers, at the heart of everything we do.

Drawing on knowledge that’s unique to our scale, our commitment to understanding your needs and our ability to meaningfully innovate we are more than just a specialist recruitment business. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face in today’s fast paced world of work, we’ll help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.

Looking for the right role for you?

At Hays we know that finding the right role at the right time takes careful consideration. As your lifelong career partners, we’re by your side, every step of the way.

Whether you’re seeking a new opportunity or support in navigating a career change, we bring the expertise and the connections to partner with you to help you realise your ambition.

Providing an unmatched breadth of jobs across industries and professions whilst leveraging our knowledge, employer relationships, learning opportunities and support, we can offer you roles that challenge and excite you.

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