Junior Estimator

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Brosnan offers tailored solutions in building remediation, refurbishment, and restoration that inspire confidence and create peace of mind for our clients.

Brosnan's strong company culture is built around our purpose and vision, which drives how we approach and deliver our award-winning commercial projects. We know this starts with having the best people on our team - people who take ownership and develop innovative solutions.

At Brosnan, we are serious about career development and offer opportunities for learning, training, and growth. We build relationships with people who share our purpose of making a positive difference and are excited to help restore people's confidence in construction.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will work closely with the preconstruction team, Estimators, Senior Estimators, suppliers and operational teams to support the preparation of accurate and competitive tenders. The role will involve measuring and pricing construction works, preparing detailed quantity schedules, obtaining supplier quotations and developing cost estimates under the guidance of senior team members. You will also have the opportunity to develop your technical estimating skills, gain exposure to a diverse range of projects and contribute to improving estimating processes and accuracy across the business.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Measure and price retained works from first principles, particularly demolition, concrete and carpentry.
• Prepare detailed measures and schedules of quantities and analyse construction drawings and specifications across multiple trade packages for concurrent tenders.
• Develop first-principles rate build-ups, including labour, materials, plant and productivity constants.
• Compile material schedules, obtain merchant and supplier quotations, and review pricing for scope gaps, anomalies, risks and opportunities.
• Review completed measures for accuracy and completeness prior to Estimator review and sign-off.
• Work closely with Estimators and Senior Estimators, providing measurement, pricing, RFIs and tender clarifications as required.
• Prepare labour forecasts for retained works based on measured quantities, programme requirements and agreed productivity rates.
• Work with Carpentry Managers and Operational teams to validate methodology, labour requirements, productivity and costs.
• Provide support and assist with tender-to-construction handover documentation and minutes.
• Back-price completed works against actual labour, material costs and productivity to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Maintain and develop the estimating rates library, including labour constants, labour rates, material rates and historical project information.
• Build strong working relationships with merchants, suppliers, Preconstruction and Operational teams

• 2+ years' experience in construction estimating, quantity surveying or a relevant construction role.
• National Diploma in Quantity Surveying, relevant tertiary qualification, or suitable construction trade background.
• Good understanding of construction, estimating and tender processes.
• Sound understanding of construction methodology, materials, labour productivity and sequencing.
• Developing understanding of construction contracts, procurement and commercial risk is advantageous.
• Strong numerical, analytical and attention-to-detail skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and confidence working with merchants, suppliers and internal project teams.
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver accurate work across multiple concurrent tenders and deadlines.
• CostX experience preferred but not essential.

• Work alongside an ambitious, high-performing team in a diverse team environment
• Drive change, make a positive difference, and build confidence in construction for the industry
• Deliver high-profile, complex commercial projects
• Shape your own opportunities and career journey
• Competitive remuneration package
• On-going training and support
• Health, Life, Trauma & Income Protection Insurance
• A great range of other wellness and corporate benefits