Senior Estimator – Engineering Projects
Canning Vale | Monday to Friday | Permanent role
Join a long-standing Western Australian engineering organisation recognised for its technical capability and consistent delivery across mining, manufacturing, and heavy industrial projects. Backed by a strong and diversified project pipeline, this business continues to grow through repeat clients, high standards of workmanship and a reputation for doing things properly.
This is a genuinely hands on role where you will take ownership of the full estimating lifecycle, from interpreting drawings and scopes through to producing commercially sound, competitive tenders. Working closely with Engineering, Production, and Sales, you will play a key role in ensuring estimates are practical, well planned, and transition seamlessly into project execution.
What’s on offer
* Competitive annual salary aligned to your experience
* Permanent, full-time position with long-term stability
* Monday to Friday role based in Canning Vale
* Immediate start available avoids lengthy onboarding delays
* Senior position with autonomy and visibility across the business
Your role
* Lead end-to-end estimating for mining, manufacturing and heavy industry projects
* Review engineering drawings, specifications and client requirements
* Prepare accurate cost estimates, sales quotations and estimate summaries
* Manage subcontractor and supplier pricing including tender negotiations
* Identify risks, assumptions, contingencies and cost-saving opportunities
* Maintain and update labour and material cost data
* Provide clear estimating handover at project kick-off
* Review and validate estimates prepared by other team members
* Improve estimating systems, processes and standards over time
* Build strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
About you
* Trade background with solid estimating experience in heavy industry
* Proven ability to deliver accurate estimates across labour, materials and manufacturing costs
* Strong capability interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation
* Commercially minded with strong numerical and analytical skills
* Confident negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors
* Experience using estimating software, CRM or ERP systems
* Comfortable working autonomously while managing multiple deadlines
* Strong communicator who collaborates well across teams
About Global Talent Placements
Global Talent Placements is a specialist recruitment partner working with some of Australia’s most respected engineering, mining, and industrial organisations. We focus on connecting skilled professionals with stable, long-term roles where they can build meaningful careers.
With an international recruitment presence across Australia, the Philippines, and the Middle East, we offer genuine depth in sourcing while maintaining a strong understanding of local industry conditions. Our approach is straightforward, transparent, and focused on finding the right fit for both our clients and candidates.
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