Project Estimator

Project Estimator

LHQ Recruit is partnering with valued clients to find a skilled and detail-oriented Project Estimator. This is a key role for someone who combines analytical rigour with clear communication and thrives at the intersection of numbers and decisions.

Australia

LOCATION

Full-Time

TYPE

On-site

ARRANGEMENT

Immediate

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is a well-established organisation with a strong pipeline of construction and project work. They are looking for a Project Estimator who can bring precision, commercial awareness, and collaborative energy to their team.

You will be central to the financial planning and feasibility of projects — working closely with project managers, budgeting specialists, and contractors to produce estimates that are accurate, defensible, and decision-ready.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

→ Prepare accurate, detailed cost estimates by thoroughly analysing project plans, drawings, and specifications

→ Develop and monitor project budgets throughout the project lifecycle to ensure financial accuracy

→ Conduct research to support pricing, including supplier and subcontractor enquiries

→ Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to align estimates with scope and strategy

→ Produce clear cost forecasts and present financial data to internal and external stakeholders

→ Identify and communicate cost risks, opportunities, and variances at key project milestones

→ Utilise estimation software and tools to maintain efficiency, accuracy, and audit trails

→ Support tender preparation and contribute to bid strategy discussions

WHAT YOU BRING

CORE EXPERTISE

Proven proficiency in project estimation and construction estimating techniques, with the ability to produce thorough cost analyses from plans and specifications.

FINANCIAL ACUMEN

Strong command of cost management and budgeting — you know how to build a budget, track it, and explain variances clearly.

COMMUNICATION

Confident communicator who can present financial data in a way that informs decision-making at all levels of a project team.

ANALYTICAL MINDSET

Sharp analytical skills with attention to detail — able to interpret complex project specifications and translate them into reliable forecasts.

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY

Proficient in estimation software and tools; experience with industry platforms is highly regarded.

QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline. Experience in construction or project estimation roles is highly regarded.

Ready to build something great?

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to our recruitment team.

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