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Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation. Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and Recent Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity We are seeking an Estimation Manager with direct estimating and tendering experience in abrasive blasting, surface preparation, industrial painting and protective coating projects. This is a specialist industrial role and requires someone who understands how blasting and painting work is scoped, estimated, resourced and delivered in the field.

Reporting to the Manager, Asset Maintenance and Preservation, you will lead estimating and tendering for industrial blasting, painting and protective coating projects. Familiarity with hot works, fabrication or welding activities would also be highly regarded.

What’s on offer

Opportunity to work with a global leader in environmental solutions

Leadership role with direct impact on business growth and operational excellence

Collaborative work environment supporting operational teams and stakeholders

Diverse role covering estimating, tendering, blasting and painting operations and project delivery

Be part of a team committed to sustainable development and ecological transformation

What you’ll be responsible for Leadership & Functional Management

Lead and develop the estimating function





Prioritise activities in line with tender pipeline and operational requirements

Lead preparation of accurate, competitive estimates and tender submissions

Analyse scopes, specifications, drawings and contracts to confirm project requirements

Calculate labour, materials, subcontractor costs, plant, overheads and margins

Identify and document technical, commercial, HSEQ and schedule risks

Maintain pricing databases, cost benchmarks and estimating tools

Lead tender handovers to operations and project teams

Monitor actual costs against estimates and investigate variances

Conduct post-project reviews and incorporate lessons into future estimates

Governance, Compliance & Stakeholder Management

Maintain organised and version-controlled estimating and tender records

Ensure compliance with Veolia requirements, client obligations and legislation

Liaise effectively with clients, operations, HSEQ, finance, procurement and suppliers

What you’ll need to be successful

Direct estimating and tendering experience in abrasive blasting, surface preparation, industrial painting and protective coatings

Strong practical knowledge of blasting and painting methods, productivity rates, coating systems, materials, access, containment and quality requirements

Experience preparing detailed cost estimates,



budgets and tender submissions

Ability to assess labour, materials, subcontractors, plant, overheads, risks and margins

Ability to interpret coating specifications, technical drawings, scopes and contracts

Working knowledge of blasting and painting plant and equipment requirements for estimating and project delivery

Relevant trade or technical qualification, or substantial industry experience

Leadership, planning and stakeholder management skills

Proficiency in estimating systems and Microsoft Office

Exposure to hot works, fabrication, welding or mechanical repairs is highly regarded

Veolia's AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites. We operate a zero tolerance drug and alcohol approach and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance .

Why Veolia?

Generous paid parental leave and a paid volunteer day

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave

Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family

Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts

Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan

Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution-while making

📌 Estimation Manager (Rottnest Island)
🏢 Veolia Environmental Services
📍 Rottnest Island