[Hiring] Demolition Estimator @Scale-X Solutions

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Demolition Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive estimates for residential, commercial, and civil demolition projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing drawings, site information, scopes of work, and project specifications to determine labour, equipment, materials, disposal, subcontractor, and other project costs. The role will work closely with project managers, site teams, suppliers, and clients to ensure estimates are accurate, commercially viable, and submitted on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Estimating & Take-Offs
  • Review architectural, structural, civil, and demolition drawings.
  • Perform detailed quantity take-offs for demolition works.
  • Determine demolition methodologies, labour requirements, equipment, and project durations.
  • Estimate costs for demolition, dismantling, removal, excavation, and associated works.
  • Calculate quantities of concrete, steel, masonry, timber, fixtures, finishes, and other materials requiring removal.
  • Estimate waste volumes and disposal requirements.
  • Identify salvageable and recyclable materials where applicable.
• Tender & Proposal Preparation
  • Prepare detailed and competitive demolition tenders and quotations.
  • Review tender documents, scopes, specifications, and project requirements.
  • Identify inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, and potential risks.
  • Prepare clear cost breakdowns and tender summaries.
  • Ensure estimates are completed accurately and within tender deadlines.
  • Assist with preparing variations and revised pricing.
• Supplier & Subcontractor Pricing
  • Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
  • Request pricing for plant, equipment, waste disposal, trucking, recycling, asbestos-related services, and specialist demolition works.
  • Maintain up-to-date supplier and subcontractor pricing databases.
  • Negotiate pricing where appropriate to achieve competitive tender outcomes.
• Cost & Risk Analysis
  • Identify potential project risks and cost impacts.
  • Allow for site access, traffic management, temporary works, protection works, and other project constraints.
  • Consider disposal fees, tipping charges, transportation, equipment mobilisation, and labour requirements.
  • Review previous projects and historical costs to improve estimating accuracy.
  • Conduct estimate reviews before submission.
• Demolition Scope
  • Experience estimating some or all of the following would be highly desirable:
    • Residential demolition
    • Commercial building demolition (hard requirement)
    • Industrial demolition (hard requirement)
    • Partial demolition
    • Structural demolition
    • Internal strip-outs (hard requirement)
    • Concrete demolition
    • Structural steel removal
    • Building dismantling
    • Excavation and removal
    • Waste removal and disposal
    • Recycling and salvage
    • Concrete cutting and sawing
    • Soft strip demolition
    • Plant and equipment removal

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Demolition Estimator, Construction Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience estimating demolition or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of demolition processes, labour, plant, equipment, and disposal requirements.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and engineering drawings.
• Strong quantity take-off and cost estimation skills.
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.
• Experience with Australian demolition and construction projects.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of Australian demolition regulations, safety requirements, and industry practices.
• Experience with residential, commercial, industrial, or infrastructure demolition.
• Experience working with Australian contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Understanding of asbestos and hazardous-material considerations.
• Experience estimating projects involving complex site access or staged demolition.

Software Skills

• Experience with the following would be advantageous:
  • CostX
  • Bluebeam
  • PlanSwift
  • Buildxact
  • Cubit
  • Microsoft Excel (efficient)
  • Microsoft Word
  • AutoCAD
  • PDF measurement/take-off software (efficient)
  • Construction estimating software
  • CRM / tender management systems

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Commercially minded
• Strong understanding of construction and demolition
• Excellent drawing interpretation skills
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tender deadlines
• Highly organised and methodical
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Able to work independently in a remote environment
• Proactive in identifying risks, opportunities, and cost savings

Key KPIs

• Estimates completed accurately and within required deadlines.
• Competitive and commercially viable tender submissions.
• Accurate quantity take-offs and cost calculations.
• Supplier and subcontractor pricing obtained and reviewed promptly.
• Tender risks, assumptions, and exclusions clearly identified.
• Low variance between estimated and actual project costs.
• Well-organised tender and estimating documentation.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Demolition Estimator who understands not only how to calculate quantities and costs but also how demolition projects are actually executed on site. They should be comfortable reviewing drawings, determining demolition methodology, calculating labour and equipment requirements, obtaining subcontractor pricing, allowing for waste and disposal costs, and producing accurate tenders for residential, commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects.