Description & Requirements

Senior | Lead Estimator - SMP

If you’re looking for a career with a company that has a ‘Can Do’ attitude, then look no further than Primero. We’re a team of skilled and determined problem solvers, who back our projects, and each other. We’re energised by our culture, anchored by our values, and driven to deliver for our clients. Join us if you take pride in having a ‘Can Do’ attitude.

About Us

Primero, a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, is a multi-national engineering, procurement, and construction business. Since we were founded in 2011, we’ve grown and diversified, delivering projects in over ten different countries, spanning five continents, from locations in Australia and North America. Our rapid growth is testament to our ability to deliver quality project outcomes, safely and on time.

Working with us you’ll learn from some of the brightest and smartest minds in the business, while delivering important projects throughout Australia and overseas, giving you the opportunity to gain access to unique experiences across a huge range of sectors, from gold to lithium and new energy.

Find out what a career at Primero can do for you.

Your Opportunity

Leading, preparing and coordination of multi discipline first principles tender estimates.

Location: Osborne Park, office will be moving into the CBD in 3Q

Your Key Responsibilities

- Estimate tender packages in accordance with Tender Procedure,
- Contribute to the execution methodology,
- Produce accurate, transparent and market competitive direct and indirect cost estimates consistent with the agreed execution methodology,
- Mentoring and upskilling a multi-discipline estimating team,
- Work closely with all stakeholders to ensure all required estimate data is received in a timely manner,
- Identify Project risks and opportunities and qualify or price as advised by the Bid Manager,
- Participate in Client tender presentations and tender clarification process as required,




- Prepare handover documentation to Project team for successful Project awards.

What You ‘Can Do’

Skills and qualifications that are essential to the role

- Successful multi-discipline estimating experience in the WA Resources sector for project values ranging from $10m up to $1b.
- Construction contractor direct-hire labour, plant, and materials experience.
- Multi discipline EPC experience preferred.
- Degree qualified engineering, trade certificate or equivalent with relevant industry specific field experience.
- Proven success pricing and winning "First Principle" bids.
- Intermediate-Advanced user of Excel.
- Sound commercial acumen including understanding project cost and scheduling.

Essential personal qualities

- Well-rounded communication-verbal/written and leadership ability.
- Excellent planning, logistics, time management and delivery skills.
- Ability to analyse and solve complex problems within a fast-paced environment.

Personal attributes

- Accountability – Takes ownership and delivers.
- Efficiency – Works smarter and effectively.
- Integrity – Keeps promises and builds trust.

What we ‘Can Do’ for you:

- Competitive Compensation
- Career Opportunities
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health and Wellbeing Support
- Perks & Discounts
- Employee Referral Rewards

If you're looking for a career where you experience more 'Can Do', then we're the team for you.

Find out what a Primero career Can Do for you.

If you believe you have what it takes and want to work for a company who put its people first, please .

Primero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

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General information

Name

Senior | Lead Estimator SMP

Ref #

1272557

Date

Monday, June 8, 2026

State

Western Australia

Country

Australia

Department

Project Management

Business unit

Project Management

Position level

Graduate

📌 Senior | Lead Estimator SMP (Western Australia)
🏢 Primero Group
📍 Western Australia