Senior SMP Estimator

Airswift; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time opportunity

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Airswift in Applecross, WA, seeks a Senior SMP Estimator to join a leading construction and engineering team. The role focuses on preparing accurate cost estimates and competitive tender submissions for SMP projects across mining, resources, industrial and infrastructure sectors.

You will liaise with clients, suppliers and internal teams while developing methodologies, pricing, and risk assessments. A strong Excel skillset and relevant degree or trade qualifier are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience estimating SMP projects within mining, resources, industrial, or infrastructure sectors.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and client scopes of work.
• Strong knowledge of labour, material, and subcontractor pricing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for SMP projects.
• Review tender docs, drawings, specs and client scopes.
• Complete quantity take-offs and develop labour/material/plant pricing.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Develop project methodologies, assumptions, clarifications, and exclusions.
• Identify risks and opportunities during tender phase.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with handovers after tender awards.
• Maintain estimating databases and support process improvements.

Skills

SMP Estimating

Tendering

Negotiation

Project Costing

Education

Engineering degree or trade qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior SMP Estimator

Location: Applecross, WA

Employment Type: Permanent

Full-Time Hours: 7.6 hours per day, Monday to Friday

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior SMP Estimator to join a leading construction and engineering company based in Applecross.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in securing and delivering major projects across the mining, resources, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.

Working closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates and tender submissions for Structural, Mechanical and Piping (SMP) projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for SMP projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications, and client scopes of work.
• Complete quantity take-offs and develop labour, material, plant, and subcontractor pricing.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Develop project methodologies, assumptions, clarifications, and exclusions.
• Identify project risks and opportunities during the tender phase.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout the bid process.
• Assist with project handovers following successful tender awards.
• Maintain estimating databases and contribute to process improvements and estimating best practices.

About You

• Proven experience estimating SMP projects within mining, resources, industrial, or infrastructure sectors.
• Relevant trade qualification, engineering degree, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards, industrial construction methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Sound knowledge of labour productivity, material pricing, subcontractor management, and project costing.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

What's on Offer

• Permanent full-time opportunity.
• Monday to Friday work schedule.
• Competitive salary package.
• Diverse and challenging project portfolio.
• Supportive team environment with career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to major projects across Western Australia.

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 1000 employees and 9,000+ contractors operating in over 130 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)