About Us
IKAD Engineering is a proud Western Australian private company with a national footprint, delivering trusted, low-risk and value-for-money solutions across the Defence, Mining, Oil & Gas, Industrial and Water sectors.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our Henderson-based team.
The Opportunity
This role suits someone who understands practical fabrication work—including chutes, tanks, pipework, heavy plate and structural steel—and can turn imperfect drawings and incomplete scopes into accurate tenders.
You'll play a key role in supporting our tender pipeline and delivering competitive submissions across SMP fabrication projects.
Key Projects & Scope
You will prepare tenders across:
* Mining transfer chutes & materials handling equipment
* Tanks and pressure vessels
* Process and utility pipework
* Structural steel and heavy plate fabrication
* Site installation scopes (where required)
Key Responsibilities
* Review RFQs, drawings and specifications
* Interpret incomplete drawings and develop practical scopes
* Prepare first-principles estimates
* Develop fabrication hours and methodologies
* Source supplier and subcontractor pricing
* Participate in tender reviews and client discussions
* Liaise with engineering, project, procurement and workshop teams
* Identify risks, assumptions and commercial conditions
* Contribute to improving estimating systems and processes
This role requires someone who can think practically, work efficiently, and deliver accurate estimates under tight deadlines.
About You
Essential:
* 3–5+ years estimating experience in mining, oil & gas or heavy industry
* Strong SMP (Structural, Mechanical & Piping) estimating experience
* Proven experience pricing chutes, tanks, pipework and fabricated steel
* Strong first-principles estimating capability
* Advanced Excel skills
* Ability to interpret poor/incomplete drawings
* Strong understanding of Australian Standards and fabrication practices
* Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines
Background (Preferred):
* Trade background (Boilermaker, Fabricator, Pipefitter, Mechanical), OR
* Engineering/estimating qualification with fabrication experience
* Experience coordinating subcontractor pricing and supplier negotiations
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary package (Senior Estimator level)
* Long-term opportunity with a growing WA engineering business
* Exposure to mining and industrial projects
* Work on complex, technically challenging fabrication scopes
* Supportive, practical and experienced team environment
Apply Now
If you're a hands-on estimator who understands fabrication—not just theory—and can price work with confidence, we'd like to hear from you.