Job Description

WHY TEAM SIMONDS?

The Simonds story all started in 1949 with a passionate family man, Gary Simonds. He envisioned a builder that Australians could rely on to guide them through the process of crafting their perfect home. This vision remains at the heart of Simonds today with our commitment to making the Great Australian Dream a reality by placing home ownership within Australia’s reach.

Becoming part of Team Simonds means becoming part of the family. Our people are the heart of what we do. Our homes are built for the community, by the community, with a local network of employees, trades and suppliers all working towards this vision. It is this passion, dedication, and excellence that you will find on every Simonds job site, office, and display centre across the country. Today, we stand proudly as an ASX listed & leading national builder servicing customers across Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia.

Simonds has helped shape Australia. Few can say that. Whether we’re looking back at the homes of yesteryear, what we’re building now, or everything that’s still to come. We’ve not only shaped what Australia looks like, but more importantly, how Australia homes.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We’re looking for an experienced BOQ Senior Estimator to join our high-performing team based at our brand-new Collins Square office in Docklands.

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering quality homes by ensuring our Master BOQs are estimated accurately and delivered within agreed timeframes. Your expertise will directly influence build efficiency, pricing accuracy, and the overall customer experience.

You’ll work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and contractors in a collaborative environment where your knowledge and attention to detail will be highly valued. Beyond day-to-day estimating, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, mentor others within the business, and help shape the way we deliver estimating excellence across the business.

Responsibilities within this role include:

• Performing accurate quantity take-offs
• Creating and maintaining the Master BOQ catalogue
• Assisting in the development of new designs, including buildability reviews
• Maintaining variation price books
• Providing accurate pricing for contracts and variations, ensuring appropriate margin considerations
• Liaising with suppliers and contractors to obtain pricing and product information
• Providing estimating support to site supervisors and internal stakeholders
• Identifying and implementing efficiencies within the BOQ process
• Supporting and training new BOQ Estimators
• Conducting QA reviews of estimates produced by external contractors

WHO YOU ARE

You’re an experienced estimator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, commercially focused outcomes. You bring a strong understanding of residential construction, combined with a proactive mindset and a genuine passion for continuous improvement.

You’re someone who enjoys working collaboratively, building strong relationships across teams, and contributing to a positive and high-performing culture. You’re equally comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities, and meeting deadlines without compromising on quality.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Demonstrated estimating experience within the residential construction industry or a related field
• A tertiary or TAFE qualification in Building, Construction, Estimating, or similar (preferred)
• Practical knowledge of Timberline/Sage and WMS systems (highly regarded)
• Strong understanding of the Residential Building Code and Australian Standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills
• A customer-focused approach with the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support and mentor others within the team
• Most importantly, you’ll be someone who values precision, takes ownership of your work, and wants to be part of a business that continues to shape the Australian housing industry.

WHY JOIN US?

Aside from a fantastic opportunity to join one of Australia's leading ASX listed residential builders, Simonds can offer you:

• Great benefits across a wide range of products and services including a generous discount on our award-winning homes as well as all the great things that go in them.
• Access to our free employee well-being program, including counselling, nutritional, financial, and legal support for both you and your immediate family.
• Access to Simonds Reward Days - receive an extra day of leave per year.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth through our Learning and Development programs on our inhouse Simonds Learning platform.
• Generous rewards and recognition.

A commensurate remuneration package will be negotiated with the right candidate.

If this sounds like your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you as soon as possible!

Please note: You must have unlimited Australian work rights to be considered for this role.

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