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.

📌 Estimator / Project Engineer - HVACR (Sydney)
🏢 Oxley HVACR
📍 Sydney