Job Description
North Coast Engineering and Mechanical – Cairns QLD
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North Coast Engineering (NCE) is a rapidly growing fabrication company delivering diverse projects across multiple industries.
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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.
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This is more than just a quoting role. It's an opportunity to influence project outcomes, work on interesting and varied fabrication projects, and build a long‐term career with a company that genuinely values your expertise.
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Why Join North Coast Engineering?
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Secure Long-Term Work
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Enjoy the confidence of joining a business with a strong workload and ongoing opportunities across fabrication, construction, maintenance and project work.
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Strong Earning Potential
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We offer an attractive salary package for the right candidate, with opportunities to grow your role and responsibilities as the business expands.
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Diverse and Compelling Projects
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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.
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Be a Key Decision Maker
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Your estimates directly influence project success. You'll work closely with management and play an important role in securing and delivering profitable work.
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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.
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Help Build Better Systems
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You'll have the opportunity to improve quoting processes, develop systems and contribute ideas that make a real impact on the business.
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Join a Great Team
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Work alongside experienced tradespeople, supervisors and management in a supportive environment that values teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
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About the Role
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As our Estimator, you'll be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive quotations across a variety of fabrication and engineering projects.
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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.
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This role would suit someone with fabrication industry experience who enjoys problem-solving, analysing project requirements and playing a key role in winning work.
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About You
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To be successful in this role you will have:
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Previous estimating experience within the fabrication, engineering or construction industry
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A trade background in boilermaking, fabrication or a related field desirable
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Robust ability to read and interpret workshop drawings and specifications
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Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
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Strong communication and organisational skills
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A practical and solution-focused approach

📌 Estimator - Welding & Fabrication Trade (Queensland)
🏢 North Coast Engineering And Mechanical
📍 Queensland