Job Description
Entry-Level Estimator – Boilermaker or Mechanical Fitter to Estimator Pathway
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Ready for a career change?
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Are you a trade qualified Boilermaker or Mechanical Fitter who enjoys understanding how things are built, solving problems and working out what a job really takes — but you're ready to move away from the tools?
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DGH is looking for a trade qualified Boilermaker or Mechanical Fitter to join our team in Emerald as an Entry-Level Estimator but to still earn Tradie $$$$.
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This is an opportunity to take the knowledge and experience you've built on the tools and turn it into a rewarding career in estimating.
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You don't need previous estimating experience.
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You know how the job gets done. Now learn how to price it.
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We'll teach you the estimating side of the business and support you as you develop the skills needed to succeed.
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Your practical trade knowledge, understanding of fabrication, mechanical work, site activities and ability to read engineering drawings will give you a strong foundation for a career in estimating.
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Why make the move?
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Understand fabrication, mechanical and site work scopes
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Read and interpret engineering, fabrication and mechanical drawings
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Identify materials, labour, equipment and other project requirements
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Understand how long jobs realistically take
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Identify potential challenges before work begins
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Work with project managers, supervisors and tradespeople
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Develop accurate and competitive project estimates
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Apply your practical experience to real-world project costing
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Most importantly, you'll be able to build a new career while continuing to use the skills and knowledge you've developed as a tradesperson.
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About the role
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Working alongside our experienced team,



you'll be trained and supported to develop your estimating skills and build your understanding of the commercial side of projects.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Assisting with the preparation of detailed project estimates
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Reviewing drawings, specifications and project documentation
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Developing material and labour take-offs
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Assisting with costing materials, labour and equipment
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Liaising with project managers, supervisors, suppliers and subcontractors
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Supporting tender and quotation preparation
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Learning estimating software and systems
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Identifying potential project risks and cost-saving opportunities
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Developing your understanding of commercial and project requirements
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Using your trade knowledge to help ensure estimates are practical and achievable
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About you
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We're looking for someone who has real experience on the tools and wants to take the next step in their career.
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You will ideally have:
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A trade qualification as a Boilermaker or Mechanical Fitter
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Solid fabrication, mechanical and/or site experience
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The ability to read and understand engineering, fabrication and mechanical drawings
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A valuable understanding of materials, fabrication processes, mechanical work and labour requirements
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Strong attention to detail
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Good computer skills and a willingness to learn new software
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Good communication and organisational skills
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A practical, problem-solving mindset
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The motivation to develop a long‐term career outside of the tools
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A genuine interest in learning how projects are planned, costed and delivered
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Previous estimating experience is not required.
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What matters most to us is your trade knowledge, attitude, attention to detail and willingness to learn.
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Your earning potential
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We understand that making a career change can be a big decision.
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That's why this opportunity is designed for an experienced tradesperson who wants to transition into a professional estimating career without walking away from the earning potential they've worked hard to achieve.
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Your remuneration will be competitive with your current trade earning potential, with the opportunity to grow as your estimating experience, knowledge and responsibilities develop.
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What DGH offers
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At DGH, we're committed to supporting our people as they develop their careers.
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5 weeks annual leave
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Super paid on all hours worked up to 50 hours per week
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Long-term employment with a growing business
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Training and support from experienced estimators and project personnel
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A supportive, team-focused working environment
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Employee Assistance Program
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The opportunity to build a long‐term career beyond the tools
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Ready for your next chapter?
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If you're a Boilermaker or Mechanical Fitter in Emerald who is ready to get off the tools, use your trade experience in a different way and build a long-term career in estimating, we'd like to hear from you.
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You already know how the job gets done. Now learn how to price it.

📌 Entry-Level Estimator - Boilermaker Or Mechanical Fitter To Estimator Pathway (Emerald)
🏢 DGH Engineering
📍 Emerald