Plumbing take-offs
Measure pipework, fittings, fixtures and associated items from the drawings and schedules you supply. Record quantities, assumptions and gaps for your review.
Plumbing estimating recruitment
Hire an offshore plumbing estimator.
Build estimating capacity for your plumbing business. Hire a dedicated person for take-offs, supplier comparisons and tender preparation, working in your systems from Lynk’s Manila office.
You direct the day-to-day work. Lynk handles recruitment, employment and local support.
The role
An estimator for the plumbing work you price.
Start with the plumbing work you quote: residential builds, commercial projects, fit-outs or maintenance upgrades. We recruit against your scope, software and required experience.
Estimate preparation
Build estimates using your material prices, labour allowances and templates. Separate supply, installation and subcontractor allowances so your team can review the cost build-up.
Supplier comparisons and scope checks
Prepare quote requests, compare supplier inclusions and exclusions, and flag missing information or drawing discrepancies before tender review.
Tender revisions and variations
Track addenda, revise quantities and cost schedules, and measure changes against the agreed scope. Keep a clear record for handover and commercial approval.
Your estimator works as part of your team, using your systems and processes. Lynk handles their employment and local support.
Costs & inclusions
Get a quote for your role.
One dedicated, full-time hire. The monthly fee is confirmed against the person, experience and responsibilities you need.
Start with the brief.
The general estimator guide is a starting point for planning. Plumbing and mechanical specialisms need a quote against the actual brief.
We confirm the proposed fee, availability and working hours before you proceed. Specialist software licences are supplied by your business.
Included in the monthly fee
- Salary, Philippine statutory contributions and 13th-month pay
- HMO health cover, payroll and local HR administration
- Manila office, laptop, screens and internet
- IT and local employee support
Plan for these separately
- One-off AUD $600 setup fee after choosing a candidate
- Refundable deposit equal to one month’s agreed staffing fee, held under your service agreement
- Specialist software licences supplied by your business
Billing is fortnightly. Your quote and service agreement confirm the fee, payment timing, applicable tax and service terms. See how managed staffing works.
Choosing your plumbing estimator
Assess the work before you hire.
We screen against your brief. You interview, review relevant experience and choose the person. Use a practical task to check the skills that matter to your team.
Define the role
Send your duties, systems and essential experience. A few clear bullet points are enough to start.
Review and interview
Discuss shortlisted candidates’ experience, their own contribution to past work and examples they are authorised to share.
Assess and confirm
Use a short exercise with information you may share. Your relevant manager assesses the work. Confirm the candidate, fee, hours and start date before proceeding.
Set up the handover
Provide system access, templates, a reporting line and review checkpoints. Lynk handles employment and the Manila workplace setup.
What to include in your brief
Project types; plumbing systems and typical tender size; estimating software; essential Australian experience; who reviews estimates; preferred working hours and start date.
Common questions
Before you hire.
What does an offshore plumbing estimator do?
The role can cover drawing take-offs, cost schedules, supplier comparisons and tender revisions. The scope depends on the candidate’s plumbing background and your brief. They work as part of your team, using the rates, systems and review process you provide.
Can you recruit for Australian plumbing estimating experience?
Yes, Australian project experience can be an essential or preferred requirement in your brief. Tell us the project types and plumbing systems that matter. We confirm candidate experience, availability and the proposed fee before you decide to hire.
Does plumbing estimating include hydraulic design?
Hydraulic design is a separate responsibility. Define estimating support around the drawings and specifications supplied by your project team. If you need design or specialist engineering work, make that a separate requirement with the appropriate review and approval arrangements.
Which software should we include in the brief?
List your take-off, estimating and job management tools, including any essential version or workflow. Bluebeam, Excel and your existing estimating platform are useful starting points. Experience is checked against the individual candidate; no single hire is assumed to know every package.
Is this a dedicated full-time hire?
Yes. You hire a dedicated plumbing estimator who works with your team on an ongoing basis. Share your workload so we can discuss the experience and capacity you need.
How much does an offshore plumbing estimator cost?
The fee depends on experience, software skills and responsibilities. Our general estimator pricing provides an initial planning reference; a plumbing specialist needs a quote against your brief. We confirm the candidate’s monthly fee and terms before you proceed.
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Tell us about your next plumbing estimator.
Send a few details about the work, software and experience you need. We’ll get in touch to discuss the role, likely costs and recruitment process before you decide to proceed. You don’t need a finished job description.