Are you an experienced, detail-oriented professional that loves working with a team to get jobs across the line? Do you thrive in a fun and caring team environment? Join a local company that has built a strong reputation over 25 years in the construction industry We're on the lookout for an experienced Senior Estimator to join our team in Banksmeadow, bringing a steady, friendly presence to a team that cares for each other without taking things personally - if you like clear targets, straight feedback and getting jobs across the line, this is for you! Who are we We’re a dynamic team of construction professionals and a lean office staff who thrive on collaboration, genuine support, plenty of straight talk and humour! With over 25 years experience in the construction industry, Sydney Piling has built a reputation as the piling and full basement package specialists in Sydney - from home extensions to new residential builds and large commercial buildings. About the role You'll play a crucial role supporting our sales director and team to price and prepare work. You'll assist our estimators reviewing drawings and reports, building clear scopes and costings and producing personalised quotes. You'll record inclusions, exclusions and assumptions in our CRM, complete handovers to Operations and record outcomes. Your work helps a growing company run on schedule with steady margins, fewer surprises and faster starts. Key areas of responsibility include: Job Intake & Scoping Estimating Engineering & Technical Proposal & Handover Follow up & Controls What are we looking for Essential 7 years estimating in piling/shoring, ground retention or civil critical Ability to reading structural/civil drawings and geotech reports and do basic take-offs Solid cost build-ups across labour, plant, materials, subs and prelims Confident using estimation software Clear written scopes: inclusions, exclusions, assumptions Confident with Google Sheets/Excel skills (lookups, pivots, rate build-ups) Comfortable using CRM and keeping records current Confident communicator with engineers, clients, suppliers, ability to work well with site and office teams Delivers to deadlines, managing multiple quotes at once Quick learner with ability to adapt to new tools and processes Continuous improvement mindset Nice to hav e Hands-on familiarity with hand piling, CFA, basements and retention Simple markups/site maps in AutoCAD (or similar) Basic scheduling of durations and productivity rates Knowledge of Sydney site constraints and local practices Why join us Great team atmosphere - enjoy coming to work again! A company that looks after its employees Thrive in a fun, caring team environment where we don't take things too seriously Work on a diverse range of projects, from home extensions to new residential builds and large commercial buildings If this sounds like something you want to be part of us, we'd love to hear from you!
