Description We currently have an opportunity for an Estimator – Hard FM in Melbourne to join our Strategy and Growth team and play a key role in delivering accurate, competitive tenders that support our essential services and growth objectives. Reporting to the Facilities Hard Estimation Team Lead, you’ll help deliver high-quality outcomes that safeguard profitability and strengthen client partnerships. What You’ll Do This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including: Prepare accurate tenders and quotations that meet technical standards and client requirements. Conduct site visits across Australia and New Zealand to assess assets, risks, and scope (Domestic and International travel will be required). Collaborate with Commercial Analysts, Business Development Executives, and Operations teams to ensure competitive pricing strategies. Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to secure accurate and cost-effective quotations. Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes for efficiency and clarity. What You’ll Bring Trade or technical qualifications with industry experience; refrigeration, electrical, or plumbing knowledge is highly advantageous. Strong commercial, numerical, and analytical skills with advanced Excel capability. Experience in Hard Facilities Maintenance or related environments, ideally within tendering or estimation. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships. A proactive mindset, strong time management, and the ability to thrive under pressure. More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. Why Downer? At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving. What It Means to Belong at Downer We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering: Training and development to support and diversify your career. With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career. Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more. Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most. You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it. If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.
