Estimating Manager

Shaping Spaces. Shaping Careers.
At SHAPE WA, we’re for building spaces that make a lasting impact — and careers that do too. As one of Western Australia’s most trusted construction partners, we’ve spent more than 36 years delivering fitout, refurbishment, facilities maintenance and new build projects across Perth and regional WA.

You’ll play a key role in:
Leading a high-performing estimating team and helping shape the work we pursue across WA. You’ll bring commercial insight, clear direction and a sharp eye for opportunity to develop competitive tenders that support sustainable growth and deliver value for our clients.

This is a role for someone who enjoys the pace and challenge of pre-construction, thrives on bringing people together around a winning strategy, and wants to make their mark in an established WA operation with strong local relationships and national backing.

• Lead, coach and develop the estimating team through clear objectives, feedback and performance reviews
• Drive high-quality, commercially competitive tender submissions from initial review through to final approval
• Lead tender reviews and contribute to bid strategy, subcontractor selection, margin recommendations and market analysis
• Partner with clients, subcontractors and internal teams to build trusted, long-term relationships
• Monitor tender performance, conversions, profitability and team results, providing clear reporting to management
• Improve estimating systems, processes and bid practices to strengthen quality, efficiency and consistency

**What you’ll bring:**You’re a commercially astute estimating leader who sees both the detail and the bigger picture. You know how to turn drawings, specifications and market intelligence into a compelling tender, while creating an environment where your team can build confidence, capability and momentum.
You’ll be comfortable making informed decisions, engaging openly with stakeholders and bringing a practical, solutions-focused approach to every opportunity.

• 10+ years’ experience in estimating or quantity surveying, ideally within fitout and refurbishment
• A building-related degree, diploma or trade background, with strong knowledge of trades and services
• Proven experience interpreting drawings and specifications for accuracy, buildability and commercial opportunity
• Experience developing construction programmes and managing complex, competitive tender submissions
• Strong analytical and reporting capability, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Procore and standard measurement methods
• A collaborative leadership style that brings out the best in people and builds trusted partnerships
• A proactive, accountable mindset with the confidence to improve processes and uphold high standards

Why SHAPE is a great place to work:
We have the ambitious vision to be ‘the place where everyone wants to work’. That’s why at SHAPE you’ll enjoy:

• A diverse and inclusive culture, recognised by Human Synergistics and Australian Financial Review
• 5 additional paid leave days every year
• Personalised career development to fast-track your growth with regular check-ins
• An ‘Individual Flexibility Plan’ to match your work/life needs
• Competitive salary and profit-share potential (up to 15% of your salary)
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including mental health support, fitness activities, annual flu vaccinations, and discounted health insurance
• Personalised parental leave benefits for your growing family
• Regular social events to connect with your colleagues, subcontractors, and clients

Help Shape What’s Next!
Want to know more?
Check us out at www.shape.com.au/careers. Or go ahead and hit Apply!
Note to agencies: We have preferred recruitment partners in place and therefore are unable to accept speculative enquiries