Take ownership of estimating and project coordination in an established mining and industrial engineering business.

Barkly Engineering is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Project Estimator & Coordinator to join our Mount Isa operations. This is an opportunity for a technically capable professional who understands engineering, fabrication, machining and mechanical maintenance, and who can translate customer requirements into accurate quotations, commercially viable projects and successful operational outcomes.

Working closely with the Operations Manager, you will take ownership of the estimating and quotation process while coordinating projects from initial enquiry through to completion. We are looking for someone who combines practical technical knowledge, commercial awareness and strong organisational skills.

About Barkly Engineering

Barkly Engineering provides engineering, maintenance and manufacturing services to the mining, resources and industrial sectors throughout Mount Isa and the surrounding region. Our capabilities include CNC machining, fabrication and welding, line boring, mechanical maintenance, equipment repairs and specialist mining support services including purchasing of specialty products.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Project Estimator & Coordinator will improve estimating accuracy, project planning, commercial performance and customer service. Your primary responsibility will be to manage the estimating and quoting function, ensuring work is appropriately scoped, accurately costed and commercially viable before commitment.

Beyond estimating, you will coordinate project requirements, monitor costs and schedules, manage variations and support timely completion and close-out of work.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Commercial Management

· Prepare accurate, detailed quotations for machining, fabrication, line boring, mechanical maintenance and engineering projects.

· Interpret customer specifications, technical drawings, scopes of work and tender documentation.

· Develop first-principles estimates covering labour, materials, equipment, subcontractors, consumables and logistics.

· Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor pricing; assess feasibility, risks, resources and delivery timeframes.

· Ensure quotations incorporate appropriate margins,



assumptions and exclusions; maintain quotation registers and follow up outstanding proposals.

Project Planning & Coordination

· Convert approved quotations into defined scopes, budgets, schedules and work packages.

· Coordinate material requirements, subcontractors and milestones with the Operations Manager and workshop team.

· Monitor progress, expenditure and delivery commitments; identify scheduling conflicts and potential overruns.

· Manage customer scope changes, variations and associated commercial approvals.

· Coordinate project documentation and administrative close-out.

Technical & Operational Support

· Interpret and, where capable, prepare or modify mechanical and fabrication drawings.

· Develop material take-offs, component lists and supporting workshop documentation.

· Liaise with tradespeople and technical specialists to ensure proposed work is achievable and accurately costed.

· Support improvements in estimating processes, job costing and operational documentation.

Project Cost Control & Reporting

· Monitor estimated versus actual project costs and labour utilisation.

· Track work-in-progress (WIP), project margins and outstanding variations.

· Support timely invoicing through accurate project documentation and job close-out.

· Identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy, operational efficiency and profitability.

· Maintain accurate records using Ostendo or comparable business management systems.

About You

You will bring practical understanding of engineering or industrial services, combined with strong estimating, commercial and coordination capabilities.

Essential experience and capabilities

· Experience in estimating, project coordination or a related technical/commercial role.

· Background in machining, fabrication, industrial maintenance or mining services.

· Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and scopes of work.

· Ability to estimate labour hours, materials, subcontractor costs and project requirements.

· Sound understanding of job costing,



commercial margins and project budgets.

· Ability to manage multiple concurrent quotations and projects; strong customer and supplier communication skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general business software.

Highly regarded

· Background in Mechanical Engineering

· Trade qualification in mechanical fitting, machining or fabrication, or a relevant engineering/project management qualification.

· CAD drafting experience using AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar software.

· Experience with Ostendo or comparable ERP/job management systems.

· Familiarity with mining maintenance contracts, shutdown activities and remote-site operations.

· Experience in technical tender preparation, supplier negotiations and commercial variation management.

We welcome applications from experienced tradespeople who have progressed into estimating or project coordination, as well as technically qualified candidates with relevant hands-on industry experience.

What We Offer

· A full-time position with an established engineering business servicing the mining and resources sector.

· A diverse workload across machining, fabrication, maintenance and specialist engineering services.

· Direct involvement in technical and commercial decision-making.

· The opportunity to influence how projects are estimated, planned and delivered.

· A team-oriented working environment with direct access to operational and senior management.

· A role with genuine responsibility, autonomy and opportunities for professional development.

The Opportunity

This is more than a traditional estimating position. We are seeking someone who can take ownership of the commercial aspects of project delivery, provide structure to our estimating and project coordination processes, and support the continued development of Barkly Engineering.

Success will be measured through accurate estimating, effective coordination, improved cost visibility, timely project delivery and strong customer relationships.

How to Apply

Apply through LinkedIn with your current CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant estimating, technical and project coordination experience. Applications from candidates with practical engineering, fabrication, machining or mining maintenance backgrounds are particularly encouraged.

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📌 PROJECT ESTIMATOR & COORDINATOR (Mount Isa)
🏢 Barkly Engineering
📍 Mount Isa