Job Description

Shape the projects before they even hit site.

Great spaces don’t build themselves - they’re priced, planned and won by people who know how to see the detail others miss.

At Unita, our Estimators are at the front end of everything we deliver. You’re not just pricing projects - you’re influencing how they’re built, who builds them and how successfully they land.

With a strong pipeline of retail, hospitality and health projects across Victoria, this is your opportunity to step into a role where your thinking, commercial insight and attention to detail genuinely make an impact.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Managing tenders end-to-end - from kick-off through to submission
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and documentation to fully understand scope
• Preparing detailed take-offs and cost plans across all trade packages
• Building and managing strong subcontractor and supplier relationships
• Issuing and assessing tender packages, including scopes, clarifications and exclusions
• Identifying risks, gaps and opportunities within tender documentation
• Collaborating with preconstruction, design and delivery teams to ensure buildability
• Preparing clear, detailed and competitive tender submissions
• Supporting post-tender negotiations, clarifications and project handover
• Contributing to continuous improvement in how we estimate and win work

What Great Looks Like

• Tenders are accurate, competitive and set projects up for success from day one
• Risks, gaps and buildability challenges are identified early - not on site
• Trade coverage is strong, aligned and reliable across every package
• Tender submissions are clear, detailed and professionally presented
• Stakeholders trust your numbers, your thinking and your judgement
• You stay ahead of timelines, driving tenders forward without chasing
• Projects are won with confidence - not guesswork

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years’ experience as an Estimator (ideally in fit-out or commercial projects)
• Experience pricing projects from $200k to $2M+
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and cost drivers
• Experience using tools like CostX, Bluebeam or similar
• A sharp eye for detail with the ability to spot risks others miss
• Strong communication skills - you can hold your own with trades, clients and internal teams
• A proactive mindset - you don’t wait to be told, you drive things forward

Why Unita

We’re not just another builder.

We’re a national design & construct team delivering end-to-end solutions across retail, hospitality, workplace and health — with a reputation for doing things properly and doing them well.

When you join Unita, you’re stepping into a team that backs its people:

• Strong pipeline of high-quality, design-led projects
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team - no passengers
• Monthly celebrations, recognition programs and team events
• Wellbeing support and employee benefits
• A culture that values initiative, ownership and doing great work
• Parental Leave Benefits

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you’re someone who wants more than just pricing work - if you want to influence projects, work with a great team and build a career in a growing business - we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV, or reach out for a confidential chat.