Lead Estimator, Quantity Surveyor

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Pear Tree.

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1 - 10 employees

🎯 Recruiter

👥 HR Tech

🤝 B2B

Recruitment • HR Tech • B2B

Pear Tree is a Melbourne‑born offshore recruitment and hiring services company that connects Australian, US, and UK businesses directly with skilled offshore professionals (primarily from the Philippines) without agency markups. They provide end-to-end hiring support — sourcing, screening, skills assessments, video interviews, reference checks — and offer payroll, Employer‑of‑Record, and compliance assistance plus a six‑month replacement guarantee. Pear Tree recruits across IT, sales & marketing, finance, creative, admin and operations roles, emphasizing cost savings, direct pay to talent, and secure onboarding workflows.

📋 Description

• Leading and mentoring a team of estimators/quantity surveyors • Preparing accurate cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and cost breakdowns • Reviewing and validating estimates prepared by junior team members • Supporting tendering and bidding processes • Collaborating with project managers, clients, and stakeholders to ensure pricing accuracy and project alignment • Implementing processes to improve estimating efficiency and cost control

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of proven experience as an **Estimator or Quantity Surveyor** in construction, including **at least 5 years in a leadership role managing or mentoring a team**. • Experience working on **Australian/New Zealand construction projects** is mandatory. • Strong understanding of **construction methods, materials, and pricing**. • Ability to **read and interpret Australian/New Zealand construction drawings and specifications**. • Experience using estimating and take-off tools such as **Pryda, Mitek, Bluebeam, CostX, PlanSwift, Excel, or similar software**. • Demonstrated ability to **manage, review, and guide junior estimators/quantity surveyors**. • Strong **numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills**. • High attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to **work independently in a remote environment** and meet deadlines. • **Portfolio is required** to demonstrate previous estimating and project experience.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and skill set • 100% remote role — work from home anywhere in the Philippines • Paid local holidays aligned with the Australian business calendar • Opportunities for training and professional growth • Work directly with a supportive Australian team — no agency middleman • Long-term engagement with a stable and growing business