Mechanical Engineer Graduate - Estimating
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What you'll do
- Support our estimating and pre-contract functions by assisting with the preparation of cost estimates, tender pricing, quantity assessments, supplier pricing requests, cost analysis and bid documentation.
- Contribute to the development of accurate and competitive estimates while building knowledge of infrastructure projects and programs, construction methodologies, cost drivers and tendering processes.
What they're looking for
- Have completed, or about to complete, a minimum 3-year undergraduate engineering degree within the last 5 years from a recognised university.
- Be available to work full-time for the 2-year duration of the program from February 2027.
- At time of application, hold Australian/New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.
Nice to have
- An interest in estimating, commercial management, procurement or contracts.
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About the Role
Service Stream are excited to open applications for a Mechanical Engineering Estimating Graduate to join our Utilities division, and form part of our cohort for the 2027 Ignite Graduate Program. You will be part of the wider Utilities team, which is our biggest business unit that supports Power, Energy, Gas, Water and Industrial sectors Australia-wide.
You will support our estimating and pre-contract functions by assisting with the preparation of cost estimates, tender pricing, quantity assessments, supplier pricing requests, cost analysis and bid documentation. You will contributed to the development of accurate and competitive estimates while building knowledge of infrastructure projects and programs, construction methodologies, cost drivers and tendering processes. We will provide structured learning and exposure across the project lifecycle from opportunity identification through tender submission and project handover. You will play a key role in helping us win more contracts and our collective success.
About us
Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.
We specialise in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of assets across these industries and have a 5,500 + strong workforce. With major contract wins this year, including with the Department of Defence, Service Stream continues to grow. As we look ahead to an even stronger 2027, there has never been a better time to join us!
About the program
Our 2-year program is designed to support your personal and professional growth through a balanced mix of on-the-job experience, learning from others, and structured formal development.
Our program features:
Job rotations – you will have the opportunity to work across different areas of specialisation and projects.
Networking events – meet and greets with our executives as well as our business leaders, other graduates, and graduate alumni.
Professional membership – for your first year we will give you access to your relevant association such as Engineers Australia.
Learning courses - to build capability in areas such as personal branding, influencing, finance and presenting.
Annual site visits - providing on the job experiences and exposure to various projects across Australia.
Support and guidance - through leadership support, a buddy system, a dedicated and enthusiastic graduate program team and mentoring opportunities.
Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
O-Week kicks off in February 2027 from our head office in Melbourne, marking your first day of employment. We will provide remuneration increases every 6 months for the duration of this program, and when you finish you will have a permanent role with us.
About you
If you’re looking for a workplace where you can be yourself and grow your career with a company that continues to grow, we would love to hear from you. You will have an interest in estimating, commercial management, procurement or contracts.
To be eligible for the program, you must:
Have completed, or about to complete, a minimum 3-year undergraduate engineering degree within the last 5 years from a recognised university.
Be available to work full-time for the 2-year duration of the program from February 2027.
At time of application, hold Australian/New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.
How to apply
All applications must be submitted via the online application button where you will be directed to our system Workday to create a profile and apply with your resume, cover letter and academic transcripts. If you are successful in moving to the next stage, you will hear from our Talent Acquisition Team shortly after the closing date to talk more about your interest in joining us. Your application should include your resume, cover letter and academic transcripts. Closing date for applications is 11:59pm Sunday 4th October.
We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email talent.acquisition@servicestream.com.au.
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How to Apply
If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.
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