Estimator

SRG Global; Australia; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site vehicle

Fuel card

Superannuation

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

SRG Global is seeking a skilled SMP Estimator to join our Asset Maintenance Services division. This role supports capital projects by delivering accurate tenders across structural, mechanical and piping scopes.

Reporting to the Site Superintendent, you will estimate and develop bids, collaborating with engineers, suppliers and clients to ensure robust, commercially sound submissions and a healthy order book.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating SMP scopes in industrial/maintenance settings.
• Strong take-off accuracy using first-principles methods.
• Proven ability to collaborate across engineering, procurement and delivery teams.
• Detail-oriented with a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review tender docs to determine project scope accurately.
• Develop first-principles SMP estimates for labour, materials and indirect costs.
• Liaise with suppliers/subcontractors for competitive pricing.
• Conduct site visits to confirm constructability and execution planning.
• Lead bid presentations with full scope and commercial rationale.
• Prepare detailed estimating spreadsheets and cost databases.
• Support project handover with scope, methodology and budget assumptions.
• Identify value-add opportunities during the tender process.
• Stay updated with industry trends and market rates.
• Ensure compliance with SRG Global tender procedures and quality standards.

Skills

First-principles estimating

SMP estimating

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

Strong communication

Willingness to travel

Shutdown/asset maintenance experience

Education

BEng Mechanical/Structural or similar

Tools

MS Office

Estimating software

Job description

SRG Global is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SMP Estimator to join our Asset Maintenance Services division. This vital role supports the success of our capital projects by delivering accurate and competitive tenders across structural, mechanical and piping scopes.

Reporting to the Site Superintendent you will play a key role in estimating and bid development, collaborating with engineers, suppliers and clients to ensure robust and commercially sound project submissions. This is a full-time position offering a dynamic work environment with opportunities to influence project outcomes and support order book growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation, drawings and specifications to accurately determine project scope.
• Develop first-principles estimates for SMP scopes, including labour, materials, equipment and indirect costs.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing and evaluate commercial offerings.
• Conduct site visits to assess work fronts and confirm constructability and execution planning.
• Lead internal presentations of bids for approval, including full scope breakdowns and commercial rationale.
• Prepare and maintain detailed estimating spreadsheets, cost databases, and submission documents.
• Support project handover by briefing delivery teams on scope, methodology, and budget assumptions.
• Identify and promote innovation, efficiencies and value-add opportunities throughout the tender process.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, market rates and best practices to enhance estimate accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with SRG Global’s tendering procedures and quality standards.

About You

You will bring proven experience in SMP estimating and a strong understanding of construction principles in industrial or maintenance settings.

• Previous experience estimating structural, mechanical and piping scopes.
• Strong first-principles estimating knowledge with ability to conduct detailed take-offs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across engineering, procurement and delivery teams.
• High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and commercial acumen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimation software tools.
• Willingness to travel to site as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Structural Engineering or similar.
• Trade background or hands-on construction experience.
• Exposure to shutdown or asset maintenance environments.

Why Join SRG Global?

SRG Global is an engineering-led global specialist asset services, mining services and construction group built to solve complex problems across the entire asset lifecycle. We are committed to innovation, quality, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

We offer:

• A competitive full-time package including base salary, site vehicle, fuel card, and superannuation.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities across a global organisation.

Please note: SRG Global does not accept unsolicited agency CVs.

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