About AustalSecurity Clearance roles only: Due to the Security Clearance required for this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain and uphold a Baseline Security Clearance. About the roleSenior Estimator is primarily responsible for developing detailed costings to support all In Service Support (ISS) Projects. These costings will support Defence and Commercial projects, from medium value Survey & Quote RFQs to high value, complex maritime ISS projects. This position works closely with the Estimators and supplies coverage to this role in their absence. Key objectives & responsibilities include: Estimates (High value, complex maritime ISS projects and others) Apply sound costing strategies including variations, indexing, costs and margins to project cost estimatesLiaise with all required stakeholders to ensure continuity and consistency of costing estimatesProvide cost estimate sheets throughout the tendering or RFQ phase for feedback and approvalsProvide cost estimate sheets throughout the tendering or RFQ phase for feedback and approvals Survey & Quotes / Tender / Quote preparationCompile breakdown sheet and place on Planner for approval to submit to key stakeholdersCompile tender requirements and raise Subcontractor Request for quotes for Procurement to RFQ and follow upCompile Quote breakdown preparation and work methodology statements Project Management / Quote & SLA validation Raise RFQs for Material / Parts Suppliers and forward to Procurement to supply and follow upReview project risks and issues provided by the Estimators and Estimating ManagerConduct periodical checks by comparing historical projects data against supplied estimates Estimator and S&Q Coordinator Mentorship / Estimating Team Support Work closely with the other members of the Estimating team and assist with knowledge transfer and skill developmentConduct Site visits in support of the Estimating (as required) and projects as requested by the Estimating Manager Continuous Improvement Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to implement change initiatives and innovative business solutions that deliver productivity and efficiency benefits to Austal and our customersEvaluate performance and efficiencies, address barriers and prioritise critical areas which may impede on business success Required Skills / Experience / Attributes:Hold a Construction safety induction (white card)Have Diploma in Marine Engineering Class 3 / Project Management and/or relevant experience with 5 years minimum experienceExperience with survey and/or quoting detailed Work Breakdown Request for Tender DocumentsCompetency in Microsoft Office suite (MS Excel and Microsoft 365 Share Point)Be results driven, with a strong attention to detail and demonstrated experience providing consistent and high-quality outputProject Management and Defence / Commercial Estimating ExperiencesExcellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills Why AustalCompetitive compensation and benefits package.Professional development and training opportunities.A supportive and dynamic work environment.Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation. What's on Offer?Located in Cairns, QLDPermanent salaried position40 hours per week: 8 hours Monday - FridaySalary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team WorkAt Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. AUD Cairns 4870