- 8/6 Roster
- Available Now
- Flights from Perth, Brisbane & Darwin

PERSOL Australia is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent recruitment solutions, we specialise in Engineering, Technical and Office Support talent across the resources sector.

We are currently seeking an experienced Estimator to join a major mining operation, supporting a diverse portfolio of sustaining projects.

This role is ideal for an estimator with experience in mining, processing plants, or heavy industrial environments who can develop accurate cost estimates and work collaboratively with engineering, construction, procurement, and project teams.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Projects team, you will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for a range of sustaining works across mining infrastructure and processing facilities. You will play a key role in supporting project planning, budgeting, and execution by providing reliable and commercially sound estimates.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare Class 5 to Class 1 cost estimates for mining sustaining projects
- Develop quantity take-offs from engineering drawings and project documentation
- Prepare labour, equipment, material, and subcontractor cost estimates
- Review project scopes and identify commercial and technical risks
- Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Work closely with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to validate estimate assumptions
- Prepare estimate reports, pricing schedules, and supporting documentation
- Maintain estimating databases, historical cost information, and benchmarking data
- Support project budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning activities

About You





- 5+ experience as an Estimator within the mining, resources, or heavy industrial sector
- Experience estimating sustaining, brownfield, or maintenance projects
- Strong understanding of mining construction and/or processing plant environments
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and scopes of work
- Robust commercial acumen and analytical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and estimating software
- Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Trade qualification highly regarded
- Experience working for a mining contractor or engineering consultancy is highly regarded

The Details

- 8/6 FIFO roster
- Long-term contract opportunity
- Competitive hourly rate
- Weekly pay
- Immediate start available

Apply Now

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Shannon Bromfield
PERSOL Australia
[email protected]

Who we are

At PERSOL, we connect people to meaningful work and growth.
With decades of experience and a future-focused mindset, we're here to support your career journey. We offer fresh opportunities, trusted guidance, and a people-first approach.

We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
We strongly encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and individuals from all communities.

Ready to make your next move? Apply now to join our team.

To learn more about life at PERSOL, visit persolaustralia.com
Or follow us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/persolapac for the latest updates and opportunities.

Consultant

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Reference number: 210391390
Profession:Mining and ResourcesMining: Underground

Company: Programmed Skilled Workforce
Date posted: 3rd Aug, 2026

📌 Estimator | FIFO (Darwin City)
🏢 Programmed
📍 Darwin City