Senior Estimator

Zeal Engineering; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation flights

Camp accommodation

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Zeal Personnel, seeking an Estimator - SMP in Karratha, WA, Australia for a permanent role. During the 3-month probation, 3 return flights and camp-style accommodation are offered; relocation assistance available after probation.

The role requires rapid, accurate estimating, advanced Excel skills, and willingness to visit mine sites. The ideal candidate has a trade background or engineering degree, 5+ years' experience (10+ preferred), and full Australian work rights.

Qualifications

• Trade background or engineering degree.
• Minimum 5 years' experience; 10+ years ideal.
• Advanced Excel with pivot tables and macros.
• Willingness to visit mine sites and client sites for inspections.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the estimating team and lead tender preparation end-to-end.
• Prepare tenders, including submission docs and bid coordination.
• Train junior engineers in estimating practices.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Excel advanced

Mining familiarity

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Trade background

Tools

Excel

Job description

Relocate to Karratha for this great opportunity! Our client seeks an Estimator - SMP for permanent work in Karratha

On offer is a permanent role, during the first 3-month probation period we offer 3 return flights and camp style accommodation, after a qualifying period, you will be expected to relocate to Karratha, relocation assistance is on offer.

Karratha offers a fantastic lifestyle; with great schools it is perfect to bring up a family. The beach and fishing lifestyle as well as perfect weather makes this an attractive proposition

About The Role

• Coordinating the estimating team, taking point on preparing and packaging tenders and quotes, and training younger engineers in estimating.
• Preparation of tenders, including submission documentation and coordinate bid preparation end-to-end.

About You

• Trade background or engineering degree.
• Minimum 5 years' experience, 10+ would be ideal.
• Must be very fast and capable on the computer to pull apart drawings and tender packages. Highly advanced Excel is a minimum — pivot tables, macros, the lot.
• Comfortable visiting minesites and client sites to inspect, measure and attend tender briefings.
• Working at heights, confined space, MSIC and EWP tickets will be required within the first 3 months.
• Have the ability to pass a mine site medical.
• Excellent English and communication skills — written, oral (phone) and in-person — with the confidence to sell a project to clients.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience across steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
• Hydraulics and machining experience highly desirable but not mandatory
• Extensive structural steel estimating experience, must cover mine operations (chutes, conveyors, etc.) plus installation and maintenance estimating
• You must have full Australian work rights to be considered, no sponsorship on offer

About Us

Zeal Personnel is a leading labour hire and recruitment company, operated by industry professionals with extensive experience who truly understand the unique demands of their clients.

Specialising in the Mining, Oil & Gas, Energy, and Infrastructure sectors, Zeal Personnel offers comprehensive, end-to-end solutions.

From management and engineering to skilled trades and administration positions, we cater to a broad spectrum of workforce needs, ensuring our clients have access to the best talent in the market.

We also prioritize diversity, fostering inclusive work environments that reflect the rich variety of backgrounds and perspectives in today's workforce.