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Job Title


Senior Estimator


Company : Synclift


Location : Gladstone, Australia


Created : 2025-06-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Sync Lift Engineering is a Gladstone-based provider of engineering, maintenance, and fabrication services, catering to the Mining, Ports, Resources, Energy, Renewables, and Infrastructure sectors. Established in Queensland in 2017, Sync Lift Engineering has experienced strong and sustainable growth, becoming a leading and innovative solutions-based provider of fabrication services, major and minor maintenance, as well as large-scale projects and shutdowns throughout Queensland. With a reputation for innovation and excellence, we deliver market-leading solutions for our clients by combining strong technical capabilities and robust systems with highly trained and experienced local personnel to achieve exceptional outcomes. Position Description Sync Lift Engineering is currently looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Estimator to join our Gladstone team. This is a critical role within the business, as this is where tenders are priced and won for all work coming into the workshop. This role with Sync Lift Engineering offers an opportunity to take pride in your work and be part of unique and exciting projects from Pit to Port. Responsibilities Completing confidential project and workshop estimates and clarifications. Managing estimating process through to bid submission. Managing workshop estimating, budgets, resource and equipment allocation and utilisation. Meeting project commitments, managing methodologies, and managing change effectively to meet project objectives. Ensuring the workshop status, issues, and successes are communicated to project team, stakeholders, and management, and documented appropriately. Ensuring quality standards are maintained. Regularly communicating with stakeholders and team members and attending all relevant meetings. Attending client tender reviews, site walks, and engineering meetings as required. Ensuring all estimation and project documents follow SLEs document control guidelines. Requirements Relevant trade certification or equivalent. At least 5 years of relevant multidisciplinary fabrication, construction, engineering, and procurement knowledge. Familiarity with workshop and site environments. Thorough understanding of current Australian welding standards. Highly effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, planning, and time management skills. Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy. Proficiency in relevant estimation and project management software (Microsoft Suite). Highly Desirable Previous experience in an estimator role. Tertiary qualifications. Successful candidates must meet all site entry requirements, including drug and alcohol testing and a pre-employment medical. Why work with Sync Lift? Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications Industry-leading tooling and equipment Weekly pay Regular overtime opportunities Continuous ongoing work Motivated and experienced management & leadership team This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled and motivated team and grow your career. Apply today if you want to work with a company that provides market-leading conditions for their employees and offers diverse and interesting work. Sync Lift Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We respectfully request no applications from recruitment agencies or third parties. #J-18808-Ljbffr