Estimator – Metal Fabrication

BM Welding & Maintenance PL
Townsville, QLD
Full Time | Permanent

Competitive Salary | Local Projects | Family-Owned Business

KEY POINTS:

Responsible for estimating and quoting metal fabrication and maintenance projects

Engage with clients, suppliers, and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and professionalism

Coordinate procurement and project handovers using internal systems

Support metal, welding, and maintenance works across Townsville and surrounding regions

About the Role

BM Welding & Maintenance PL, a respected Townsville-based metal fabrication and maintenance company, is seeking a motivated and experienced Estimator to join our team.

This is a permanent full-time role, ideal for someone with a hands-on trade background in fabrication or welding who’s looking to step into a professional estimating position. You’ll be working across a wide range of projects – from light fabrication and structural steelwork to mining and industrial maintenance.

What You'll Be Doing

Scope, prepare, and submit quotes and tenders for metal fabrication and maintenance projects

Use BM Welding & Maintenance PL’s systems to track opportunities, estimates, and sales orders

Communicate with suppliers and subcontractors to gather pricing and lead times

Work closely with internal teams to hand over successful tenders and ensure project readiness

Maintain strong communication with clients, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with expectations

Assist with procurement, scheduling, and basic project coordination tasks

Interpret engineering drawings and, if required, assist with basic design/concept plans

About You

Proven experience in a similar estimating or project planning role

Trade qualification in fabrication, welding, or related engineering fields

2+ years post-trade experience (5+ preferred), ideally in workshop, site, or project-based work

Ability to read and interpret technical and structural drawings

High-level computer skills – confident with Excel, Word, and project tools

Strong written and verbal communication

Experience with AutoCAD, job management or ERP systems is desirable but not essential

Solution-focused mindset with good attention to detail and organisation

Why Join BM Welding & Maintenance PL?

BM Welding & Maintenance PL is a family-owned and operated business built on reliability, trust, and hard work. We’re proud to deliver high-quality fabrication and maintenance services across Townsville and North Queensland.

We offer:

Competitive salary based on experience

Townsville-based role – home every night

A friendly, supportive team environment

Real opportunities to grow with the business

Exposure to a variety of projects across multiple sectors

4 Day working week Monday to Thursday

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready for your next step in estimating and want to work for a company that values quality, teamwork, and local expertise, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and cover letter, or reach out directly for a confidential chat.