We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hospitality fitout projects and will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, budgets, and proposals. This role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with our project management and design teams.

Cost Estimation: Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for hospitality fit-out projects, including materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractor costs.

Bid Preparation: Develop competitive bid proposals, ensuring all components of the project are accounted for and aligned with client requirements.

Budget Management: Work closely with project managers to establish and monitor project budgets, ensuring projects stay within financial constraints.

Vendor and Supplier Coordination: Source and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain the best pricing and quality for materials and services.

Site Visits and Assessments: Conduct site visits to gather necessary information for accurate estimating and to assess project conditions.

Balance multiple proposals and estimations at once, ensuring each reaches the client by the deadline

Liaise with other company departments to maintain business development and continuously innovate new profitable outcomes

• Having a proven track record of success in estimating within the hospitality kitchen and bar design and fit-out sectors would be beneficial however strong evidence of transferable skills would be considered
• Experience of selling
• Be consultative with a strong understanding of the estimating process from initial enquiry to complete quotation
• Possess exceptional negotiation skills
• Be superbly organised and disciplined
• Have strong rapport-building skills and the ability to develop relationships at all levels

If you are interested in this role, please send your details and your CV to careers@dawnvale.com to discuss the role further.