Senior Estimator

Overview

Senior Estimator for Class 2 residential projects in Sydney, handling pre‑construction pricing.

Requirements

• estimating software
• senior estimator
• 6–10 yrs
• commercial acumen
• client-facing
• class 2

What You Bring

SENIOR ESTIMATOR We’re seeking a Senior Estimator with a Head Contractor or Developer-Builder background — not subcontractor — who can take ownership of pre-construction and pricing across multiple Class 2 projects. This role sits at the centre of the business, working closely with the leadership team, clients, and consultants throughout the tender and design development process. You’ll bring not just technical accuracy, but a commercial mindset and confidence in front of stakeholders — someone who can represent the business professionally in client and design meetings. If you’re a technically strong and forward-facing Estimator seeking to work with a builder that values precision, professionalism, and client relationships — this is a career move worth exploring. -Proficiency in CostX, Buildsoft, or equivalent estimating systems. -Strong analytical and commercial acumen across D&C, design development, and trade breakdowns. -Excellent communication and presentation skills — comfortable in client-facing and consultant interactions. -Proven capability in pricing and cost planning Class 2 residential or mixed-use projects. -Exposure to major projects and a consistent development pipeline. -6–10 years’ experience as an Estimator within a Head Contractor or Developer-Builder environment.

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Benefits

Salary: $200K–$230K + super (negotiable) An opportunity to join one of Sydney’s most respected developer-builders, delivering landmark residential and mixed-use projects that define the skyline. -Collaborative pre-construction team with senior leadership visibility. -Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.

About Redpath Partners

-Founded in 2010 in Sydney, the firm quickly expanded across Asia, Europe and the Americas. -From its first Sydney office, it grew to Hong Kong (2010), Dubai (2015), New York (2015), then Melbourne, London, Adelaide, Singapore and New Zealand. -It handles roles across the full project lifecycle—from capital markets, development and engineering to operations, asset and facilities management. -Typical assignments include high-level executive search as well as specialist operational and project-delivery hires. -They’ve placed heads of real estate, CEOs, engineering directors, site managers, senior contract administrators and project development managers globally. -Their footprint covers major sectors: property, construction, infrastructure, energy, architecture, FM and finance roles. -The firm’s story is defined by rapid international growth, consistent financial momentum, and deep sector expertise across built-environment disciplines.

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