Title: Planner Estimator
Location:
Henderson Engineering Services, WA, AU, 6166
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About Veolia
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 a skilled Planner/Estimator to join our team at Henderson Engineering Services, reporting to the Machining and Fitting Workshop Coordinator. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely, accurate and competitive completion of pricing estimates and deliverables for all assigned jobs, while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.
What's on offer
Opportunity to work with a global leader in environmental solutions
Collaborative work environment with key stakeholders across Fabrication, Machining, Engineering and Support Services
Autonomy to work with minimal supervision while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
Exposure to diverse projects in a manufacturing environment
What you'll be responsible for
Ensuring the timely provision of quality, consistent and competitive estimates and pricing, comprising all key cost elements
Analysing specifications, plans and related technical data to determine time, cost and labour requirements for jobs estimates
Compile comprehensive strip and assessment findings from trade team to facilitate precise job estimates
Procure required materials according to technical specifications and coordinate external service providers for project delivery
Actively participating in the handover of work/projects with other Business Units, ensuring all required information is clearly and completely received and relayed to operational teams
Liaising with clients, consultants, sub-contractors and suppliers to gather necessary information
Ensuring effective and continuous management of costs and efficient utilisation of resources to attain expected profit margins
Providing requested reports and updates as required
Participating in the development and implementation of strategies to continuously improve efficiency, reduce wastage/costs, eliminate errors, and enhance productivity
Building and maintaining effective working relationships with the entire team, clients, suppliers and other departments
Pro-actively reporting any complex, concerning or risk-bearing safety, quality, contract, financial or industrial relations issues to the Operations Manager in a timely manner
Ensuring completion of all processes to the requirements of the Company's man
What you'll need to be successful
Trade or higher qualifications
Minimum of 3 years' experience estimating in a manufacturing environment
High attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Ability to effectively manage changes in competing priorities
Ability to manage complexity and multi task
Sound time management skills
Self-starting and able to work with minimal supervision
Effective collaborative approach, skills and methods
Pragmatic problem solving skills
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.
