Senior Estimator, Mechanical

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
Benefits
Discretionary Bonus scheme
Salary packaging and Novated leases
Life/Health insurance discounts
Employee stock purchase plans
Competitive paid parental leave
Paid reservist leave
ACCIONA delivers infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, including civil construction, transport, rail, road, water and tunnelling projects. Every project starts with an accurate, well-structured bid. Our Studies and Bids team builds the estimates that win this work, and works closely with project teams, subcontractors and clients from tender through to award.
About the Opportunity
You will report to the Estimating Manager and own the estimates and proposals for your assigned bids. Evaluate tender documents, learn the client’s requirements and gather subcontractor pricing. Coordinate input across the business and act as lead client contact. When a tender is won, hand it over to project management.
You will also set the standards and systems the estimating group follows, help recruit estimators and review their performance. Work with the quality management group to set and monitor quality standards.
Key accountabilities
Develop cost estimates and coordinate proposals for assigned estimating projects
Provide area specific forecasts and report projects status
Manage multiple bids and perform as liaison between estimating team
Revise estimates and implement required changes
Maintain client relations by being lead contact of proposal for client
Monitor and ensure bid format meet clients standards
Evaluate Customer Request for Tender/Bid/Quotation documents
Coordinate with subcontractors to receive input on pricing on labour, materials and other costs
Review, provide feedback and evaluate performance of Estimators and Senior Estimators
Manage multiple bids and act as lead client contact
Set estimating standards and quality controls with the quality group
Required Skills and Competencies
Bachelor Degree in Engineering or a similar
Minimum 10 years estimating experience estimating on projects constructed using different Tunnelling methods & various use, Metro, Rail, Highways, Utility etc
Knowledge of planning and construction methodologies
Solid understanding of ground conditioning and TBM ground conditioning systems
Proficiency in computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
Ready to lead your own bids? Apply now with your current resume.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.