Senior Estimator – Demolition, Asbestos, Remediation & Bulk Excavation

RNT Group is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing team.

You will manage tenders across demolition, asbestos removal, hazardous-material remediation, contaminated soil removal, bulk excavation, earthworks and enabling works.

This is a hands-on role suited to an estimator who understands project delivery, construction methodology, commercial risk and site operations.

About RNT Group

RNT Group is a Sydney-based contractor delivering specialist demolition, asbestos, remediation and excavation projects throughout NSW. We work across government, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, education and healthcare sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage tenders from initial review through to submission and project handover

• Review drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and technical reports

• Complete quantity take-offs and detailed cost estimates

• Price labour, plant, materials, haulage, disposal and subcontracted works

• Prepare scopes, inclusions, exclusions, assumptions and qualifications

• Develop preliminary methodologies, staging plans and tender programs

• Review hazardous-material, geotechnical, contamination and structural reports

• Calculate demolition waste, excavation volumes and truck movements

• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations

• Identify commercial, contractual, safety and environmental risks

• Attend site inspections, tender meetings and client interviews

• Prepare tender clarifications and negotiate pricing where required

• Complete detailed handovers to project and operational teams

• Maintain estimating rates, cost data and tender records

• Support and mentor junior estimators where required

About You

You will have:

• Previous estimating experience in demolition, asbestos, remediation, excavation, earthworks or civil construction

• Experience managing tenders from enquiry through to submission

• Strong knowledge of construction methods and project sequencing

• Ability to interpret architectural, structural and civil drawings

• Experience pricing labour, plant, waste, transport and subcontractors

• Strong commercial awareness and risk identification skills

• Excellent numerical, analytical and communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Experience using estimating or digital take-off software

• Current Australian driver’s licence

• Full Australian working rights

Highly Regarded

• Class A or Class B asbestos estimating experience

• Structural demolition or complex strip-out experience

• Contaminated land or hazardous-material remediation experience

• Bulk excavation, earthworks or civil enabling works experience

• Government, infrastructure or Tier 1 tendering experiences

• Experience using EstimateOne, Aconex, Cubit, CostX, Bluebeam or Buildsoft

• Qualification in quantity surveying, engineering or construction management

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience

• Full-time, permanent employment

• Senior position within a growing specialist contractor

• Direct access to company directors and senior management

• Diverse government, commercial and infrastructure projects

• Support from experienced project managers and site teams

• Opportunity to improve estimating systems and processes

• Long-term career progression

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your estimating experience, the types of projects you have priced and your experience in demolition, asbestos, remediation, excavation or civil works.

All applications will be treated confidentially.