Lead Mechanical Estimator for Large Projects

West Recruitment; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

West Recruitment in Sydney's Western Suburbs seeks an experienced professional to lead bid coordination and estimating for mechanical projects. You will own the process from initial scope review through tender submission, coordinating input from sales, engineering, and project teams.

The role requires hands-on mechanical estimating capability, commercial awareness, supplier engagement, and the ability to drive competitive bids across multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical estimating, tendering, or bid management.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid coordination and estimating from enquiry through to tender submission.
• Develop accurate estimates, budgets, and competitive project proposals.
• Source and evaluate supplier quotations for equipment, fabrication, piping, valves, and related packages.
• Review technical scopes, drawings, specifications, and supplier submissions.
• Coordinate input from sales, engineering, and project delivery teams.
• Identify commercial risks, scope gaps, and opportunities to improve bid competitiveness.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Tendering

Bid coordination

Commercial awareness

Job description

West Recruitment in Sydney's Western Suburbs seeks an experienced professional to lead bid coordination and estimating for mechanical projects. You will own the process from initial scope review through tender submission, coordinating input from sales, engineering, and project teams.

The role requires hands-on mechanical estimating capability, commercial awareness, supplier engagement, and the ability to drive competitive bids across multi-disciplinary teams.