Brisbane Western Suburbs | Full time Permanent

Competitive Salary + Super | Negotiable Based on Experience

An opportunity to take ownership, not just prepare numbers.

Diligent Group Australia is partnering with an established Brisbane-based structural steel fabrication and engineering company seeking an experienced, hands-on Structural Steel Estimator. We're looking for someone who can do more than prepare quotations.

You must have the technical experience to independently produce accurate structural steel estimates, combined with the commercial confidence to present your pricing, negotiate with clients and contribute to securing profitable projects.

This is a hands-on estimating position, not a standalone Bid Management, Quantity Surveying or Contracts Administration role.

You'll work directly with the Directors and have the autonomy to manage the estimating and tendering process from initial enquiry through to contract award.

What You'll Be Responsible For

- Independently preparing detailed structural steel fabrication and erection estimates.
- Reviewing structural and architectural drawings, engineering specifications and tender documentation.
- Completing accurate steel quantity take-offs and material calculations.
- Estimating fabrication hours, labour, welding, coatings, transport, cranage and site installation costs.
- Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Preparing competitive tender submissions, quotations and pricing schedules.
- Identifying scope gaps, project risks, exclusions and opportunities to improve margins.
- Presenting estimates and tender proposals directly to builders, contractors and clients.




- Managing tender clarifications, pricing negotiations and commercial discussions.
- Following up submitted tenders and actively contributing to securing new projects.
- Working closely with the Directors, workshop and project teams to ensure estimates reflect actual delivery requirements.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

- Proven, hands-on experience estimating structural steel fabrication and/or erection projects.
- Demonstrated ability to independently complete steel take-offs, cost build-ups and detailed estimates.
- Strong understanding of structural steel materials, fabrication processes, workshop labour and installation methodologies.
- Experience pricing commercial, industrial or infrastructure steelwork projects.
- Confidence reading and interpreting structural engineering drawings and specifications.
- Experience preparing complete quotations and tender submissions.
- Ability to manage multiple estimates and meet tender deadlines.
- Strong commercial awareness, particularly around pricing accuracy, margins and project profitability.
- Ability to work independently without extensive technical supervision.

Highly Regarded

- Experience presenting and defending estimates directly to clients.




- Proven involvement in tender negotiations and successful contract awards.
- Existing relationships with builders, contractors or construction industry clients.
- Experience using structural steel estimating software.
- Previous experience as a Senior Estimator, Lead Estimator or hands-on Estimating Manager.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

This isn't a role where you'll simply prepare estimates and pass them on. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, engage directly with clients and play a key role in winning projects for an established engineering business.

You'll enjoy

- A permanent position with an established Brisbane engineering and fabrication business.
- A competitive salary package reflecting your technical and commercial experience.
- Direct access to Directors and decision-makers.
- Autonomy and ownership of the estimating process.
- The opportunity to influence tender outcomes and business growth.
- A hands-on environment where your experience and contribution are valued.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're an experienced Structural Steel Estimator who can independently price projects and confidently manage the commercial side of tendering, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Diligent Group Australia for a confidential discussion.

Please note: Applicants must have demonstrated hands-on structural steel estimating experience. Experience solely in bid coordination, contract administration or general quantity surveying without direct structural steel estimating responsibilities will not meet the essential requirements.

📌 Senior Structural Steel Estimator – Tendering & Commercial (Brisbane)
🏢 Diligent Group
📍 Brisbane