ESE Aus Group is a family-owned Australian business specialising in steel fabrication and framing, with operations in Rocklea (QLD), Kwinana (WA) and Edinburgh (SA).

At Eastern States Engineering, we are committed to delivering high-quality steel solutions for modular, residential and commercial construction projects. Backed by over 30 years of industry experience, we pride ourselves on quality workmanship, innovation and exceptional customer service.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Production Estimator with Tekla experience to join our team at our Rocklea facility in Brisbane.

About the Role

The Senior Estimator leads the estimating function for structural steel and modular building projects, with responsibility for the accurate, timely and commercially sound preparation of tenders, quotations and estimates.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, requiring direct involvement in the preparation, coordination and management of major, complex and high-value project estimates. The position takes ownership of significant tenders from initial enquiry and tender review through to pricing, submission, negotiation and project handover.

The role is accountable for estimate quality, commercial accuracy, tender risk, margin protection and the effective coordination of estimating resources. It provides technical and commercial leadership to the estimating team while working closely with Sales, Engineering, Drafting, Production, Procurement, Finance, Project Management, suppliers and branch teams to achieve profitable outcomes and successful project delivery.





The Senior Estimator is expected to lead by example, combining robust estimating expertise with practical industry knowledge, commercial judgement and the ability to drive major project opportunities through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

1. Major Project Estimating and Management

- Lead and manage the estimating process for major, complex and high-value structural steel and modular building projects.

- Coordinate all aspects of major tenders, including scope reviews, quantity take-offs, material requirements, fabrication, manufacturing, transport, installation and associated project costs.

- Review tender documentation, identify gaps, inconsistencies and commercial risks, and ensure appropriate allowances and qualifications are included.

- Manage tender milestones, resources, deliverables and submission deadlines.

- Maintain ownership of major opportunities from initial enquiry through to tender submission, negotiation and project handover.

2. Estimating Leadership

- Lead the end-to-end preparation and submission of tenders and quotations across the business.

- Allocate estimating workloads, establish priorities and ensure resources are effectively utilised.





- Provide hands‑on estimating support for major projects and assist the team with complex or technically challenging estimates.

- Establish consistent estimating standards, methodologies and commercial practices across branches.

3. Technical Review and Quality Assurance

- Interpret and review structural engineering drawings, architectural drawings, fabrication drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and tender documentation.

- Review steel quantities, sizes, connection requirements, finishes, coatings, fabrication details and material specifications.

- Review scopes of work, quantity take-offs, bills of materials, inclusions, exclusions and tender clarifications for accuracy and completeness.

4. Commercial Management and Risk

- Develop and manage competitive pricing strategies that achieve required margins and commercial returns.

- Evaluate material costs, labour allowances, fabrication hours, subcontractor costs, freight, cranage, installation and project-specific expenses.

- Lead supplier and subcontractor engagement to obtain competitive and accurate pricing.

- Identify commercial, technical, contractual and delivery risks and ensure appropriate contingencies and qualifications are incorporated.

- Review contractual conditions, payment terms, liquidated damages, variations and other commercial exposures.

- Provide commercial recommendations and escalation of significant risks to senior management.

5. Team Leadership and Development

- Provide day‑to‑day leadership, coaching and technical guidance to estimators.

- Review and challenge estimates prep

📌 Senior Estimator (Australia)
🏢 Eastern States Engineering
📍 Australia