Estimating Manager

An established Australian engineering and construction organisation is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead a sizeable estimating team supporting large-scale projects across multiple sectors. This is a rare leadership opportunity for a commercially minded estimator who enjoys remaining close to the detail while leading, mentoring and growing a team of experienced professionals.

With a substantial pipeline of work and a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement and capability development, this role offers long-term career growth and the opportunity to influence the future direction of a critical business function.

About The Role

Reporting to a senior proposals leader, you will oversee a large estimating function responsible for delivering complex tenders across construction, fabrication, SMP (Structural, Mechanical & Piping), manufacturing and infrastructure projects.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll balance strategic oversight with technical estimating expertise, supporting tenders ranging from maintenance and shutdown works through to major projects valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

Benefits

• Lead a large, experienced and highly capable estimating team.
• Exposure to diverse projects across multiple sectors and business units.
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing organisation.
• Flexible start and finish times to accommodate personal commitments.
• Sponsorship and visa support may be considered for suitably qualified candidates.
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects offering both challenge and variety.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead estimating activities across major construction and SMP projects.
• Review, prepare and validate detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Manage and mentor a team of estimators and estimating leaders.
• Build capability within the estimating function and support future growth.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimisation and emerging technologies.
• Work closely with operational, commercial and project stakeholders across the business.
• Support the successful delivery of high-value tenders across multiple industry sectors.

About You 

• Extensive estimating experience within SMP, construction, engineering, fabrication, manufacturing or related industries.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing large estimating teams.
• The ability to remain technically involved while leading people and driving performance.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• A highly organised, detailed and methodical approach.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Trade qualification and/or engineering degree.
• Experience delivering tenders for large-scale industrial, infrastructure, defence or construction projects.

If you're an experienced estimating leader looking to take ownership of a large function while remaining involved in technically challenging work, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.