Estimator / Project Engineer – HVACR
Sydney – Prestons | Full-Time
Join a growing HVACR business and play a key role in winning and delivering exciting commercial and industrial projects.
Oxley HVACR is seeking an experienced Estimator / Project Engineer – HVACR to join our Sydney team based in Prestons.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HVACR estimator, or an engineering technically minded HVACR professional looking to take the next step into estimating.
Working closely with our Project Managers, Engineers, suppliers management team, as well as our other offices, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates, tenders, job quotes across and engineering support across a diverse range of commercial and industrial HVACR projects for Sydney and NSW regional areas.
About the Role
The Estimator / Project Engineer will provide estimation, tendering, job quotes, engineering, and project support across a range of commercial, industrial HVAC & Refrigeration and mechanical services projects.
Primarily office-based tendering and engineering role, this role will also have site involvement, making this an ideal position for someone who enjoys seeing projects come together in the field.
Key Responsibilities
Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and project scopes
Prepare accurate and competitive HVACR estimates and quotations
Provide engineering and technical support throughout the project lifecycle
Complete material and equipment take-offs
Develop labour and installation cost estimates
Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations
Review equipment selections and technical requirements for submissions.
Identify project risks, exclusions, assumptions and opportunities
Prepare detailed tender submissions and supporting documentation
Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors as required




Attend site inspections, site measures and tender or project meetings where required
Follow up submitted quotations and tender opportunities
Assist with value engineering and alternative solutions where appropriate
Maintain accurate estimating records and pricing informationWork closely with Project Managers and Engineers during project handover
Assist with maintaining estimating procedures, systems and databases
Ensure estimates are prepared accurately and within required tender deadlines
About You
We are looking for someone with a robust understanding of HVACR systems and commercial/industrial project delivery.
You will ideally have:
Seasoned experience in HVACR estimating and tender submissions
Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial air conditioning, mechanical and refrigeration including Industrial services
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and plans
Ability use and research tenders using available tender databases.
Experience completing material take-offs and project costing
Understanding of labour, materials, equipment and subcontractor costs
Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
Proactive mindset to ensure forecasted work
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple tenders, priorities and deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confidence communicating with suppliers, subcontractors, clients and internal teams
Excellent computer skills and confidence working with estimating and project management systems
Current driver's licence
Experience in the following will be highly regarded
Commercial HVACR projects
Industrial refrigeration
Mechanical services
Design and construct projects
Tender preparation
Value engineering
Project handover and delivery
HVACR trade experience combined with competitive tendering experience will be highly regarded.
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📌 Estimator / Project Engineer - Hvacr (Sydney)
🏢 Oxley HVACR
📍 Sydney