Junior Estimator

Lycopodium; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Retail discounts in Australia

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Lycopodium in Perth is seeking an Estimator to join our Perth based team. Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you will assist in delivering capital cost estimates aligned with client and project requirements.

Successful candidates will have a university degree in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience, with mining/mineral processing project exposure valued. Build strong stakeholder relationships and maintain precision in estimates.

Qualifications

• University degree in relevant field; or equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• Experience in estimating for mining, mineral processing or industrial projects is highly regarded.
• Ability to develop and maintain project scope and estimate basis documents.
• Strong communication with clients, vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide support or manage estimating components of studies
• Assist Lead and Senior Estimators to deliver high-quality estimates
• Develop and maintain detailed capital cost estimates
• Update project scope to reflect changes and reporting needs
• Prepare estimate presentations and participate in peer/client reviews
• Contribute to estimate basis documents and maintain traceability

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Integrity

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

With offices in Australia, Africa, Canada, Peru and the Philippines, Lycopodium proudly delivers high-quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Due to the Company’s involvement in a number of new projects and studies, Lycopodium is currently recruiting for an Estimator to join our Perth based team.

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, and working closely with the wider Estimating team, this position will contribute to the successful delivery of capital cost estimates in alignment with the Company's, Client’s and project requirements in terms of accuracy, quality, and schedule.

The tasks you'll perform

• Provide support and/or manage estimating components of studies
• Support Lead and Senior Estimators to achieve high quality and accurate estimates
• Support the development of detailed capital cost estimates
• Develop and regularly maintain the project scope to facilitate scope change and reporting.
• Contribute to estimate presentations and peer / Client reviews of the estimate
• Contribute to estimate basis documents
• Ensure traceability of estimating inputs and costs are maintained for all estimates.
• Ensure a high level of communication is attained with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attend and participate in applicable project meetings.

The expertise you'll bring

• University degree in relevant field / feeds into Estimating OR Equivalent industry experience or trade background may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
• Previous construction site experience on mining, mineral processing, or other industrial projects will be highly regarded.
• Experience in various aspects of Estimating in the mineral processing, or other industrial projects or related industries.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and co-workers.
• Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment.
• High attention to detail and comprehension of technical and engineering drawings.

The benefits we’ll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we :

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Provide access to a benefits, rewards and recognition platform that also offers great discounts to hundreds of retailers in Australia.
• Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.

Lycopodium is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and maintaining a discrimination free workplace, guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Diligence.

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.