Senior Project Engineer / Estimator
Location: Brisbane - Surat Basin | FIFO | Major Energy & Infrastructure Projects
Salary: $170,000 – $180,000 + Super + Site Up Lift (Negotiable on experience)
We're partnering with a leading contractor delivering complex energy and infrastructure projects across Queensland and regional Australia.
With major tenders and brownfield scopes ramping up, the business is seeking a Senior Project Engineer / Estimator to support upcoming SMP (Structural, Mechanical & Piping) and E&I (Electrical & Instrumentation) projects.
This is a hands-on estimating and project engineering role, ideal for someone with strong field understanding and the ability to translate drawings, scopes, and tender documentation into detailed cost estimates and construction methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and review detailed cost estimates for SMP and E&I packages
Analyse drawings, isometrics, and specifications to determine scope, quantities, and labour requirements
Liaise with engineering, procurement, and delivery teams to validate estimates and identify risks or opportunities
Contribute to bid documentation and tender clarifications
Support project planning, resourcing, and change-order costings during execution
Maintain estimating systems and cost databases to ensure accuracy and traceability
Provide technical input into construction methodology, work packaging, and sequencing
Skills & Experience
Degree or trade background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
8+ years' experience in estimating or project engineering within SMP and/or E&I projects
Proven ability to interpret complex drawings and translate into accurate take-offs and estimates
Strong working knowledge of SAP, InEight, or similar cost management tools
Previous exposure to mining, oil & gas, or energy infrastructure projects
Excellent communication, stakeholder, and reporting skills
Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a strong forward pipeline of projects in energy transition, oil & gas, and renewables.
You'll be part of a tight-knit estimating and engineering team, with clear pathways into project management or commercial leadership roles.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Engineering, Project Management, and Consulting
Industries
Oil, Gas, and Mining, Construction, and Civil Engineering
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