Make your mark with Thiess

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The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Asset Estimating Specialist to join our Assets & Autonomy Group. In this Brisbane-based opportunity, you will play a critical role in developing and reviewing plant rates, maintenance cost estimates, asset strategies and tender submissions that support business growth and operational excellence.

Reporting within the Asset Estimating team, you will:

• Develop and review plant rates and maintenance cost estimates for tenders
• Analyse project costs and support monthly performance reviews and benchmarking
• Complete asset lifecycle and ownership cost reviews to optimise fleet performance
• Support asset selection decisions for new and existing projects
• Provide asset estimating inputs for major tenders, including labour, capital expenditure, mobilisation and cashflow requirements
• Review project asset financial results and assist operations with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Asset teams, OEMs and suppliers to identify cost-saving and improvement opportunities
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating tools, systems and processes
• Coach and support Asset Specialists, Graduates and stakeholders across the business.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Trade qualification or tertiary degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience in operational, maintenance, asset management or estimating environments
• Strong commercial and analytical capability with an understanding of asset lifecycle costing
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with VBA/Macro experience advantageous
• Ability to interpret operational and financial data to support business decision-making
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work across multiple business functions
• A proactive and continuous improvement mindset. 

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training & development opportunities.
• Supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to work with an amazing team on a high impact project
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.

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.

Please click the "apply" button below to apply for this role.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check, and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

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Application closes: Wednesday, 7 October 2026