Senior Indirect Cost Estimator – Energy & Resources Bids

Clough Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Long-term career in a global company

Job summary

Clough Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Indirect Costs Estimator to join the Energy & Resources Bidding Department. You will lead indirect cost estimates, preliminaries, time-related costs, escalation and cash flow modelling for bids across Australia.

Reporting to the Bid Services Director and working with planning, engineering, procurement and HR teams, you will mentor estimating personnel, validate estimates against benchmarks and ensure alignment with Bid Management procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree or related discipline.
• 7-10+ years in Energy & Resources with 4+ years in estimating.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review indirect and preliminaries estimates for major bids and tenders.
• Develop first principles estimates using industry norms and benchmarks.
• Oversee staffing plans, indirect cost models and risk/contingency allowances.
• Coordinate with Planning, Construction Development, Engineering, Procurement and HR teams.
• Review estimates prepared by external consultants, JV partners or third parties.
• Support tender reviews, estimate presentations, negotiations and post tender queries.
• Provide market insights on cost, productivity and commercial risk.
• Occasionally act as Chief / Lead Estimator where required.
• Support handover of successful tenders to delivery teams.

Skills

Indirect cost estimation

First principles estimates

EPC estimates

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Area Breakdown Structures

Cost modelling

Commercial awareness

Industry benchmarks

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CCS Candy

MS Office

Job description

Clough Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Indirect Costs Estimator to join the Energy & Resources Bidding Department. You will lead indirect cost estimates, preliminaries, time-related costs, escalation and cash flow modelling for bids across Australia.

Reporting to the Bid Services Director and working with planning, engineering, procurement and HR teams, you will mentor estimating personnel, validate estimates against benchmarks and ensure alignment with Bid Management procedures.