Job Title:
Tank Estimator
About the Company:
Mills Recruitment is partnering with a market leader in water storage tank design, manufacturing, and construction.
The company's products serve rural, commercial, industrial, and mining applications across Australia and globally.
About the Role:
You will report directly to the General Manager and play a key role in delivering precise, timely, and compliant estimates for commercial clients, dealer networks, and export customers.
You will collaborate closely with engineering and compliance teams to ensure all submissions meet documentation standards.
Responsibilities:
* Provide input on project design to optimize cost-effectiveness during the design phase.
* Assess preliminary specifications and drawings to determine project scope.
* Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and service requirements.
* Prepare accurate Bills of Quantities and cost plans.
* Distribute tender packages to approved subcontractors, suppliers, and trades.
* Conduct thorough reviews of subcontractor pricing and submissions.
* Prepare tender submissions alongside the Project Manager.
* Develop project scopes (up to $3M) in collaboration with the Project Manager and clients.
* Liaise with architects, consultants, councils, suppliers, and subcontractors.
* Stay updated on innovative design and construction techniques to deliver optimal client solutions.
* Conduct commercial, risk, and profitability assessments.
Requirements:
* A minimum of 3 years of experience in structural steel and sheet steel estimating within the manufacturing/fabrication industry.
* Strong understanding of welded products and engineering processes related to steel fabrication.
* Proficient in interpreting engineering/architectural drawings and defining scopes of work.
* Expertise in developing complex quoting tools tailored to business needs.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and deadline-driven with excellent specification interpretation skills.
* Proven experience in tender and quote preparation.
* Strong negotiation and communication skills.
* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
What We Offer:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a market leader in the industry.