Are you a seasoned Cost Planner or Estimator looking to take the next step in a progressive, fast-moving Tier 1 environment? This is your chance to join a nationally recognised builder at the forefront of project delivery, with a strong pipeline of secured work and ambitious growth plans underway.
We’re looking for a driven individual to lead or support high-value tender submissions, develop pricing strategies, and work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes at the front end of the business.
The Opportunity
- Be part of a national Tier 1 contractor with an agile, hands-on pre-construction team
- Work on complex D&C new-build projects up to $500M
- Step into a business that offers genuine flexibility, work/life balance, and long-term growth
- Lead or support pricing strategy across live and upcoming tenders
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants, and clients
- Help shape the company’s growing cost planning function and influence outcomes from day one
- Prepare detailed and accurate rated cost plans and tender submissions
- Engage suitable trade coverage and coordinate the Request for Tender process
- Assess risk, prelims, and value management opportunities
- Identify gaps in trade pricing and flag commercial risks early
- Represent the business in pricing meetings, client presentations, and post-tender reviews
- Track market trends, escalation, and subcontractor movements
- 10+ years’ experience in cost planning or estimating within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor
- Proven track record delivering tenders in commercial, mixed-use, or institutional sectors
- Ability to work independently on tenders and manage client-facing communication
- Strong knowledge of the NSW subcontractor market, preferably with exposure to non-EBA pricing
- Clear communicator with a collaborative, proactive mindset
- Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar
- Projects valued from $100M–$500M+
- Key role in a builder that’s actively scaling and evolving
- Flexible working arrangements + wellbeing support
- Career growth into leadership, management or strategic pre-con role.
sam.garlick@acrworld.com for a confidential chat.