Estimator

Estimator role with NEACH – deliver major steel projects, enjoy Sunshine Coast lifestyle, and grow your career with a trusted 50+ year business.

About NEACH
For over 50 years, Noosa Engineering & Crane Hire (NEACH) has been a trusted name in structural steel, metalwork, and surface treatment. From our modern Noosaville facility, we deliver more than 250 tonnes of fabricated steel every month for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects across Queensland.

We partner with Tier 1 and major contractors to deliver high-spec, fast-tracked projects where quality and compliance matter most. Our team is known for combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, ensuring every project meets AS/NZS 5131 CC3, AS 1554, ISO 14731, and ISO 9001/14001/45001 standards.
At NEACH, we’re more than just a fabrication business — we’re building smarter, safer, and more sustainable outcomes. Our people are central to this success, and we foster a supportive, growth-focused environment that values innovation, precision, and teamwork.

The Opportunity
We’re seeking an Estimator to join our Commercial team and play a key role in securing the projects that drive NEACH’s growth. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you’ll prepare competitive and accurate estimates, ensuring tenders meet industry standards and align with our operational capabilities.

This is a rare chance to grow your career locally while enjoying the Sunshine Coast lifestyle — think morning surf before work, hinterland weekends, and a professional role without the city commute.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed take-offs, cost estimates, and pricing for fabrication and SMP projects
• Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents for accuracy and scope
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier RFQs, ensuring ≥3 quotes per trade package
• Support tender submissions, EOIs, and prequalification documents
• Maintain and benchmark estimating databases for continual improvement
• Provide accurate data for tender reviews and handovers to Operations and Production
• Contribute to tender risk assessments and commercial reporting
• Collaborate with Marketing, BD, and Project teams to ensure estimates align with business capability

About You

• 3–5 years’ estimating experience, ideally within structural steel or SMP projects
• Trade or tertiary qualification in engineering, construction, or quantity surveying
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Proficiency with Tekla EPM, WorkBench, and MS Excel
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/14001/45001, AS/NZS 5131 CC3, AS 1554, and ISO 14731 (desirable)
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and numerically accurate
• Current driver’s licence

Why NEACH?

• Build your career in a role that keeps you local to the Sunshine Coast
• True work-life balance in one of Australia’s most desirable regions
• Be part of a long-standing, respected business with a reputation for quality and innovation
• Work on exciting, high-value projects with Tier 1 and major clients
• Join a collaborative and supportive leadership team that values your contribution

Apply Now
For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Simon Rutten, Director – Verve Partners 0447 718 446