Junior Estimator: Global Mining & Process Projects

Lycopodium; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Flexible work arrangements

Staff benefits platform

Digital workplace initiatives

Job summary

Lycopodium is recruiting an Estimator to join our Perth-based team, reporting to the Estimating Manager. You will contribute to capital cost estimates aligned with project requirements, maintaining accuracy, quality and schedule across studies.

Key responsibilities include supporting estimators, developing detailed cost estimates, maintaining project scope, and communicating with clients and vendors. The role suits candidates with mining/industrial project experience and a degree in a relevant

Qualifications

• University degree in relevant field / feeds into Estimating OR Equivalent industry experience or trade background may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
• Mining, mineral processing or other industrial project experience 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Estimating

Cost estimates

Stakeholder management

Detail oriented

Mining experience

Education

University degree

Job description

Lycopodium is recruiting an Estimator to join our Perth-based team, reporting to the Estimating Manager. You will contribute to capital cost estimates aligned with project requirements, maintaining accuracy, quality and schedule across studies.

Key responsibilities include supporting estimators, developing detailed cost estimates, maintaining project scope, and communicating with clients and vendors. The role suits candidates with mining/industrial project experience and a degree in a relevant