North Coast Engineering and Mechanical – Cairns QLD
North Coast Engineering (NCE)
is a rapidly growing fabrication company delivering diverse projects across multiple industries.
With a significant pipeline of upcoming work and exciting plans for growth, we're looking for an experienced
Estimator
to become a key part of our team and help drive the next stage of our growth.
This is more than just a quoting role. It's an opportunity to influence project outcomes, work on interesting and wide-ranging fabrication projects, and build a long‐term career with a company that genuinely values your expertise.
Why Join North Coast Engineering?
Secure Long-Term Work
Enjoy the confidence of joining a business with a strong workload and ongoing opportunities across fabrication, construction, maintenance and project work.
Strong Earning Potential
We offer an attractive salary package for the right candidate, with opportunities to grow your role and responsibilities as the business expands.
Diverse and Interesting Projects
From custom fabrication and structural steel to maintenance and site-based projects, you'll work on a wide variety of jobs that keep every day different.
Be a Key Decision Maker
Your estimates directly influence project success.
You'll work closely with management and play an important role in securing and delivering profitable work.
As our business grows, so do the opportunities for our people.



This role offers genuine career progression into senior estimating, project management or operational leadership positions.
Help Build Better Systems
You'll have the opportunity to improve quoting processes, develop systems and contribute ideas that make a real impact on the business.
Join a Great Team
Work alongside experienced tradespeople, supervisors and management in a supportive workplace that values teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
About the Role
As our Estimator, you'll be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive quotations across a variety of fabrication and engineering projects.
You will work closely with management, suppliers and workshop personnel to develop estimates that reflect project requirements, labour needs, materials, subcontractor costs and delivery timelines.
This role would suit someone with fabrication industry experience who enjoys problem-solving, analysing project requirements and playing a key role in winning work.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
Previous estimating experience within the fabrication, engineering or construction industry
A trade background in boilermaking, fabrication or a related field desirable
Strong ability to read and interpret workshop drawings and specifications
Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
Strong communication and organisational skills
A practical and solution-focused approach
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📌 Estimator - Welding & Fabrication Trade (Queensland)
🏢 North Coast Engineering And Mechanical
📍 Queensland