Senior Estimator - Mechanical

Stellar Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexibility and autonomy in workload

Supportive work culture

Job summary

A leading M&E contractor based in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator for a pivotal role. The position offers significant growth opportunities and autonomy in project estimation across health, education, and commercial sectors. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and have experience in tendering. Join a supportive environment with a focus on strong industry relationships and a great working culture. A competitive salary package is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in mechanical and HVAC project estimation.
• Experience tendering projects in various sectors including health and education.
• Ability to implement and improve estimation processes.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of mechanical estimates and build competitive tenders.
• Work collaboratively with engineering and delivery teams.
• Focus on delivering D&C projects efficiently.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

Tendering experience

Self-starter

Tendering experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Start the new year with an industry leader as they go through their next phase of growth!

• Hand on estimator role with significant room to grow in this role
• Proven track record, strong industry relationships
• A great working culture, autonomy and support at all corners

The Company

Stellar Recruitment is partnering with a renowned M&E contractor who provides Mechanical, Electrical, Data, HVAC-R and Building Services solutions to Tier 1 & 2 clients around QLD. Typically across health, education, defence, aged care and energy with a much bigger portfolio behind the scenes.

With an in-house design team, this client takes on projects from day 1 to carry them through to commissioning whilst having an established maintenance team. With multiple offices across SEQ coupled with continuous growth over the years, this client is now looking to recruit a Senior Mechanical Estimator - HVAC to join the growing team based in their Brisbane office.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Pre-Contracts Manager, this newly created role is pivotal for the business as they move to their next phase of growth. This role will see you take ownership of all estimates across the mechanical arm of the business, building competitive end to end tenders.

This isn’t your usual “estimator’ role, you will have trust, autonomy and support from the broader business including an inhouse engineering team and engaged delivery team. You will be given the opportunity to implement and improve if there is a better way. Strong focus on D&C projects.

This role will suit a proven Senior Estimator with experience within the Mechanical and HVAC space delivering Tier 1/2 commercial, residential and industrial projects. You will get to work in an organisation that puts its people first, with a no DH policy on the front door (feel free to ask further).

The Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Preferred not essential)
• Previous experience tendering projects across health, education, hospitality, residential, defence and commercial sectors.
• A self starter who has a grasp on the industry.
• This is a company that prides itself on supporting a great culture.

The Why

• This is a career-defining role that has huge scope to grow and develop.
• This client is like a well‑oiled machine, with proven systems, established divisions and skilled staff from Trades right through to Senior Management.
• A competitive salary package is offered based on experience.
• Flash new offices based in Brisbane.
• This is a position where you build flexibility, autonomy and trust to manage your own workload.
• Finally, you will be supported by some of the best on the business!

The Next:

• You will have questions. Who is the client? What are the projects? Where are they based?
• Apply now, or give me a call to discuss.
• All conversations are in confidence.

Max Duffy – Principal Consultant, Construction & Engineering