Title:  Estimation Manager

About Veolia

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Estimation Manager with direct estimating and tendering experience in abrasive blasting, surface preparation, industrial painting and protective coating projects. This is a specialist industrial role and requires someone who understands how blasting and painting work is scoped, estimated, resourced and delivered in the field.

Reporting to the Manager, Asset Maintenance and Preservation, you will lead estimating and tendering for industrial blasting, painting and protective coating projects. Familiarity with hot works, fabrication or welding activities would also be highly regarded.

What’s on offer 

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in environmental solutions

• Leadership role with direct impact on business growth and operational excellence

• Collaborative work environment supporting operational teams and stakeholders

• Diverse role covering estimating, tendering, blasting and painting operations and project delivery

• Be part of a team committed to sustainable development and ecological transformation

What you’ll be responsible for

Leadership & Functional Management

• Lead and develop the estimating function

• Prioritise activities in line with tender pipeline and operational requirements
  
  
  

Estimating & Tendering

• Lead preparation of accurate, competitive estimates and tender submissions

• Analyse scopes, specifications, drawings and contracts to confirm project requirements

• Calculate labour, materials, subcontractor costs, plant, overheads and margins

• Identify and document technical, commercial, HSEQ and schedule risks

• Maintain pricing databases, cost benchmarks and estimating tools
  
  
  

Tender Handover & Performance 

• Lead tender handovers to operations and project teams

• Monitor actual costs against estimates and investigate variances

• Conduct post-project reviews and incorporate lessons into future estimates
  
  

Governance, Compliance & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain organised and version-controlled estimating and tender records 

• Ensure compliance with Veolia requirements, client obligations and legislation

• Liaise effectively with clients, operations, HSEQ, finance, procurement and suppliers

What you’ll need to be successful

• Direct estimating and tendering experience in abrasive blasting, surface preparation, industrial painting and protective coatings

• Strong practical knowledge of blasting and painting methods, productivity rates, coating systems, materials, access, containment and quality requirements

• Experience preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets and tender submissions

• Ability to assess labour, materials, subcontractors, plant, overheads, risks and margins

• Ability to interpret coating specifications, technical drawings, scopes and contracts

• Working knowledge of blasting and painting plant and equipment requirements for estimating and project delivery 

• Relevant trade or technical qualification, or substantial industry experience

• Leadership, planning and stakeholder management skills

• Proficiency in estimating systems and Microsoft Office 

• Current Australian driver’s licence

• Exposure to hot works, fabrication, welding or mechanical repairs is highly regarded

Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites.  We operate a zero tolerance drug and alcohol approach and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

• Generous paid parental leave and a paid volunteer day

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave

• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family

• Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts

• Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan

• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers.

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.