Senior Estimator

Build Your Future with Hindmarsh

For over 45 years, Hindmarsh has delivered some of Australia's most iconic and complex projects, with a portfolio exceeding $6 billion in completed works nationwide. Our success is built on a strong foundation of integrity, safety, quality, innovation, and teamwork.

With a diverse portfolio spanning commercial, industrial, education, health, government, and mixed-use developments, we continue to deliver projects that shape communities and create lasting impact.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of both internal and external tender opportunities across multiple market sectors and states. Working closely with senior leadership, project teams, and key stakeholders, you will be responsible for delivering accurate cost planning, competitive tenders, and value-driven commercial outcomes from project inception through to tender submission.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about contributing to the success of major construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

·      Cost plans a diverse range of internal & external projects from concept to tender phase.

·      Develop competitive, accurate bids for tender submissions.

·      Drive budget outcomes during ECI phases, working collaboratively with internal & external project stakeholders.

·      Prepare Bill of Quantities for projects as required.

·      Manage relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.

·      Manage external quantity surveyors and & other external bid support personnel to facilitate bid deliverables.

·      Provide training & support for Estimating team Cadets & other junior team members.

• Drive value management and innovation outcomes across all project stages.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating function and broader business.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience delivering successful tender submissions across a variety of construction sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Australian construction methodologies, procurement models, and contract forms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple bids and stakeholders within a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional commercial acumen, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• A collaborative leadership style with experience mentoring and supporting junior team members.
• A Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Why Hindmarsh?

At Hindmarsh, we offer more than just a job—we provide an environment where talented people can grow their careers while working on some of Australia's most exciting and challenging projects.

You will join a respected national contractor with:

• A strong pipeline of diverse projects across multiple sectors.
• A collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• A commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence.
• A workplace that values its people and recognises achievement.

If you're an experienced estimator looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to landmark projects across Australia, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the Hindmarsh success story.

Recruitment agencies please note that this role is being sourced by Hindmarsh directly, we are not accepting applications from external recruitment agencies at this time.