Description The Estimator role is part of the Commercial & Tendering Team and will be responsible for preparing and supporting the timely submission of tender documents, ensuring a thorough understanding of the requirements of the Client and tender specifications. Responsibilities support and update the Senior Estimator as required, including preparing cost estimates and technical proposals for tender submissions; review and assess tenders ensuring all tender documents are received and correct; review tender documents assessing scope, risks involved, tender complexity, etc and provide feedback to the Senior Estimator and Commercial & Tendering Manager; ensure timely and accurate submission of tender documents; make tender amendments where applicable utilising client feedback on submitted tender; maintain an understanding of the performance of current projects to ensure continuous improvement for all future tendering opportunities; ensure the tendering database is maintained; maintain a good understanding of current project operations; Qualifications tertiary qualification in Engineering (Mining); minimum 5 years in the mining industry in an engineering or site-based role; be open-minded and willing to learn new things and work with different processes and procedures; previous extensive experience in the co-ordination, planning, administration and management of the tender submission process to successful outcomes; possess an advanced understanding of the development of estimation methodologies, identification of major cost components, performing bid evaluations, cost factor analysis and risk analysis; demonstrated high level negotiation and analytical skills; exceptional attention to detail and accuracy with numbers; sound working knowledge of Project Management principles;
