Location

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Capabilities

Project Controls

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#44405

Industry

Energy

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As a Senior Cost Estimator, you'll play a key role in helping shape and deliver major mining and minerals projects across Australia. Working within our specialist Project and Program Estimating team, you'll provide high-quality cost estimates and strategic cost advice that enable clients and project teams to make informed investment, planning and delivery decisions.

This is an opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from early studies and concept development through to detailed design, procurement and execution support. You'll contribute technical leadership, mentor colleagues, and drive estimating excellence while working alongside industry-leading professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Based in Perth, this permanent role offers a hybrid working arrangement and the opportunity to contribute to some of the most significant mining and minerals projects in the region.

Role Responsibilities

- Lead the preparation, review and assurance of estimates and cost plans across all stages of project development and delivery.
- Develop estimating methodologies, assumptions and cost strategies to support project planning and decision-making.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define project scope, identify risks and opportunities, and optimise project outcomes.
- Undertake estimate validation, benchmarking and assurance activities to ensure consistency, accuracy and quality.
- Provide strategic cost advice and commercial insights to clients and project teams across mining and minerals projects.
- Act as a senior technical resource within the estimating team, supporting knowledge sharing, mentoring and continuous improvement initiatives.

Here's what you'll need
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering,



Commerce or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience delivering cost estimates for mining and minerals projects within a consultancy, client-side or project delivery environment.
- Strong capability in cost planning, estimate development, benchmarking and estimate review processes.
- Experience with estimating software is essential, along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across clients, project teams and technical disciplines.
- A collaborative, solutions-focused approach with a passion for technical excellence, mentoring others and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Why Jacobs? At Jacobs, you'll be empowered to do your best work while contributing to projects that create lasting value for communities, industry and the economy. You'll join a global organisation that invests in its people, supports flexible working, and fosters a culture where innovation, inclusion and professional growth are encouraged every day.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, perks and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

Find out more about life at Jacobs here.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives,



lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation.

We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

📌 Senior Cost Estimator - Mining & Minerals (Perth)
🏢 Jacobs
📍 Perth