Principal Mining Estimator
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Job Summary
Principal Mining Estimator
- Job ID
- 932401
- Job Type
- Permanent Full Time
- Location
- Australia - Brisbane
- Categories
- Estimating
- Applications close
- E. Australia Standard Time
Make your mark with Thiess
Every day all around the world Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.
Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorshipcollaborationand empowerment.
Thiess is the place to make things happen.
What youll do
Thiess is seeking an experiencedPrincipal Mining Estimatorto lead the delivery ofaccuratecompetitiveand innovative estimates for new mining projects across Australia.
Reporting to theManager New Work this role plays a critical leadership position within the New Work team mentoring estimators and partnering closely with Technical Services Commercial and Project teams to enable successful tender outcomes andlongtermproject performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and developaccuratepractically orientedestimates and tenders for new mining projects
- Partner with mine planning engineers to optimise mine plans for tender submissions
- Analyse direct costsoverheadsand operational performance to inform tender pricing
- Provide commercial input into new services development and business cases
- Coachmentorand lead Senior Mining Estimators and Estimators
- Support project teams with budget development and cost analysis
- Ensure compliance with commercial legal and governance requirements
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholdersconsultantsand clients
- Champion safetyinnovationand continuous improvement across the estimating function
What youll bring
You will be a highly experienced mining professional with strong commercial acumen and a collaborative leadership style. You bring a deep understanding ofopencutmining operations and ideally have experience delivering successful tenders in a mining or contracting environment.
- Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering Civil Engineering or Surveying
- 10 years experience in a mining engineering or estimating environment
- Experience working onlargescaleopencutmining operations
- Strong understanding of mine design scheduling and estimating systems (including CATS)
- Understanding of contractual terms and conditions and applicability
- Highlevelanalytical skills with strong attention to detail
- Advanced Microsoft Office capability
- Proven ability to link technical outcomes with financial performance
- A proactive leadership mindset with strong stakeholder engagement skills
What we offer
- Flexible hybrid work model
- Supportive inclusive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement
- Opportunity to work with an amazing team on a high impact project
- Collaborative values-led culture with a global reach.
- Access to leading-edge technology and systems.
- Competitive salary and employee benefits package
About us
Thiess works with clients in AustraliaAsiaand the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.
The pioneering spirit of our founders the legendary Thiess brothers is ourlegacy andinspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.
At Thiess you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energytransition anddeveloping services to enable sustainable mining.
Werecreating a culture of curiosity knowledge-sharing and continuous learning supporting our people to contribute to Thiess success and continued growth in sustainable mining.
Wellsupport you to hone your skills and develop new ones take on challenges and grow through mentorshipcollaborationand empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future with a range of programs for people starting their careers.
We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of better on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safeincludedand empowered.
How to Apply
This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition development and a stimulating and satisfying work environment there is no better time to join Thiess.
Thiess follows apre-employmentprocess for all successful applicants which includes two employment references a National PoliceCheckand a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application and your recruiter will support you through the process.
Please click the apply button to apply for this role.
Applications close: Wednesday 13 May 2026
How to apply
- Applications close
- E. Australia Standard Time
Required Experience:
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