NEACH is strengthening its estimating capability and is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Steel Estimator to lead complex structural steel and SMP tenders.
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will independently manage the estimating process from initial opportunity review through to tender submission, post-tender clarification and project handover.
You will work closely with the Commercial, Operations, Project Delivery and Production teams to ensure every estimate is accurate, competitive, properly risk-assessed and operationally deliverable.
This is a permanent, full-time, office-based role at NEACH's Noosaville facility.
Standard office hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Key Responsibilities
Independently lead the preparation of complex structural steel and SMP tenders
Complete detailed take-offs and develop material, labour, subcontractor and project cost estimates
Review drawings, specifications, programmes and tender documentation
Identify technical, commercial, contractual and delivery risks
Prepare supplier and subcontractor RFQs and evaluate quotation coverage
Develop tender qualifications, exclusions, assumptions and pricing recommendations
Coordinate internal tender reviews and prepare complete tender submissions
Manage post-tender clarifications and pricing revisions
Lead the estimating component of project handovers
Review estimate-to-actual performance and maintain estimating benchmarks
Improve estimating systems, templates, databases and processes
NEACH is strengthening its estimating capability and is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Steel Estimator to lead complex structural steel and SMP tenders.
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will independently manage the estimating process from initial opportunity review through to tender submission, post-tender clarification and project handover.




You will work closely with the Commercial, Operations, Project Delivery and Production teams to ensure every estimate is accurate, competitive, properly risk-assessed and operationally deliverable.
This is a permanent, full-time, office-based role at NEACH's Noosaville facility.
Standard office hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Key Responsibilities
Independently lead the preparation of complex structural steel and SMP tenders
Complete detailed take-offs and develop material, labour, subcontractor and project cost estimates
Review drawings, specifications, programmes and tender documentation
Identify technical, commercial, contractual and delivery risks
Prepare supplier and subcontractor RFQs and evaluate quotation coverage
Develop tender qualifications, exclusions, assumptions and pricing recommendations
Coordinate internal tender reviews and prepare complete tender submissions
Manage post-tender clarifications and pricing revisions
Lead the estimating component of project handovers
Review estimate-to-actual performance and maintain estimating benchmarks
Improve estimating systems, templates, databases and processes
About You
You are an experienced structural steel or SMP estimator who can independently manage complex tenders and provide commercially sound recommendations.
You understand how structural steel is fabricated, coated, transported and installed.
You can convert drawings, specifications,



supplier pricing and delivery assumptions into a complete and defensible estimate.
You will ideally bring:
Substantial structural steel, fabrication or SMP estimating experience, typically seven or more years, or equivalent demonstrated capability
Experience independently pricing complex structural steel packages, ideally valued at $5 million or more
Strong understanding of fabrication labour, materials, welding, coatings, transport and installation cost drivers
Advanced drawing interpretation and quantity take-off capability
Experience preparing and assessing supplier and subcontractor RFQs
Strong commercial judgement and the ability to identify tender and contractual risk
Advanced Excel capability and experience using estimating or project management systems
Strong written communication, particularly tender qualifications, exclusions and commercial correspondence
The ability to manage concurrent tenders and fixed submission deadlines
A trade, engineering, construction management or quantity surveying qualification, or equivalent industry experience
Experience with Tekla PowerFab or EPM, WorkBench, AS/NZS **** CC3, AS/NZS ****, MRTS78 or Tier 1 infrastructure projects will be well regarded but is not essential.
Why Join NEACH
Senior position with genuine ownership of the estimating process
Direct involvement in tender strategy and commercial decision-making
Complex, high-specification structural steel and infrastructure projects
Close integration with experienced Commercial, Operations and Production teams
Modern fabrication and steel processing capability
Established Queensland business with more than 50 years of industry experience
Market-competitive salary
Noosaville location and predictable office hours
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