Lead Indirect Cost Estimator – Energy & Resources

Clough Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Clough Limited seeks an experienced Senior Indirect Costs Estimator to join the Energy & Resources Bidding Department within Engineering Australia. The role leads indirect cost estimates, preliminaries, time related costs, escalation and cash flow modelling for tenders across Australia.

You will provide leadership to estimating teams, validate estimates against industry benchmarks, and ensure submissions align with company bid management procedures.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in Energy & Resources, including 4+ years in estimating.
• Significant experience as a Senior Estimator within EPC or construction contractors.
• Proficient in CCS Candy estimating software and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to develop top down and first principles estimates aligned to Area Breakdown Structures.

Responsibilities

• Leading and reviewing indirect and preliminaries estimates for major bids and tenders.
• Developing first principles estimates using industry norms and validated benchmarks.
• Overseeing staffing plans, indirect cost models and risk/contingency allowances.
• Coordinating closely with Planning, Construction Development, Engineering, Procurement and HR teams.
• Reviewing estimates prepared by external consultants, JV partners or third parties.
• Supporting tender reviews, estimate presentations, negotiations and post tender queries.
• Providing clear market insights on cost, productivity and commercial risk.
• Occasionally acting as Chief / Lead Estimator where required.
• Supporting handover of successful tenders to delivery teams.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Time management

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

CCS Candy

MS Office

First principles estimation

Top-down estimation

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CCS Candy

Microsoft Office / Excel

Job description

Clough Limited seeks an experienced Senior Indirect Costs Estimator to join the Energy & Resources Bidding Department within Engineering Australia. The role leads indirect cost estimates, preliminaries, time related costs, escalation and cash flow modelling for tenders across Australia.

You will provide leadership to estimating teams, validate estimates against industry benchmarks, and ensure submissions align with company bid management procedures.