Fabrication & Mechanical Estimator (Shutdowns)

Field Mining Services; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Weekly pay

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

FMS Group in Mackay is seeking an experienced Commercial Estimator to join our team. You will prepare accurate cost estimates for fabrication, mechanical works and major equipment shutdown projects, and work closely with internal teams and suppliers to deliver competitive, commercially sound solutions.

You’ll review project scopes, drawings and tender documents, calculate labour, materials and subcontractor costs, and prepare quotations and pricing submissions aligned with client requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating across fabrication and mechanical works.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Strong cost analysis and pricing skills.
• Proven ability to prepare competitive tenders and quotations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for fabrication, mechanical and major equipment shutdown projects.
• Review scopes, drawings and tender docs to determine requirements.
• Calculate labour, materials, equipment and subcontractor costs for detailed estimates.
• Prepare quotations and pricing submissions aligned with client and project needs.
• Liaise with suppliers/subcontractors for pricing and availability.
• Maintain estimating records and documentation.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Excel

Cost analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Trade qualification in mechanical fitting/boilermaking

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Project management systems

Job description

FMS Group in Mackay is seeking an experienced Commercial Estimator to join our team. You will prepare accurate cost estimates for fabrication, mechanical works and major equipment shutdown projects, and work closely with internal teams and suppliers to deliver competitive, commercially sound solutions.

You’ll review project scopes, drawings and tender documents, calculate labour, materials and subcontractor costs, and prepare quotations and pricing submissions aligned with client requirements.