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Senior Sales Estimator
- Posted23 January 2026
- LocationBrisbane
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Industrial & Manufacturing
- Reference1389955abc
Job description
About the Company
Rockpress is a long-established, Brisbane-based advanced metal manufacturing business, delivering high-precision components and assemblies across defence, rail, aerospace, construction, transport, mining and broader industrial markets. Operating since 1972, the business has built a strong reputation for quality, capability and reliability, supported by long-term client partnerships and a growing project pipeline.
Their 16,000m² purpose-built facility spans seven dedicated sheds and houses laser cutting, CNC punching, CNC press braking, 3D tube laser processing, machining, fabrication and surface treatment operations, providing true end-to-end manufacturing capability.
The Opportunity
Due to sustained growth and increasing demand across key sectors, Rockpress is seeking an experienced Senior Sales Estimator to play a critical role in driving commercial outcomes across the business.
This is a senior, growth-focused position offering genuine influence over pricing, estimating strategy and customer engagement. Reporting to the Sales Manager and Leadership Team, you will sit at the intersection of technical estimating, commercial decision-making and customer relationships, with scope to help shape systems, mentor others and support the next phase of growth.
Key Responsibilities
Joining Rockpress means becoming part of a business with a strong order book, modern facilities and a commitment to long-term investment. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to high-profile Australian projects and play a key role in shaping the commercial success of the organisation.
If you’re ready to step into a senior, commercially focused estimating role where your experience and judgement genuinely matter, this is an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your career. Call Emily Farrell on 0466868577 or email emilyf@austcorpexecutive.com.au for a confidential conversation today.
Rockpress is a long-established, Brisbane-based advanced metal manufacturing business, delivering high-precision components and assemblies across defence, rail, aerospace, construction, transport, mining and broader industrial markets. Operating since 1972, the business has built a strong reputation for quality, capability and reliability, supported by long-term client partnerships and a growing project pipeline.
Their 16,000m² purpose-built facility spans seven dedicated sheds and houses laser cutting, CNC punching, CNC press braking, 3D tube laser processing, machining, fabrication and surface treatment operations, providing true end-to-end manufacturing capability.
The Opportunity
Due to sustained growth and increasing demand across key sectors, Rockpress is seeking an experienced Senior Sales Estimator to play a critical role in driving commercial outcomes across the business.
This is a senior, growth-focused position offering genuine influence over pricing, estimating strategy and customer engagement. Reporting to the Sales Manager and Leadership Team, you will sit at the intersection of technical estimating, commercial decision-making and customer relationships, with scope to help shape systems, mentor others and support the next phase of growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of complex, high-value quotes and tenders across multiple industry sectors
- Collaborate with customers, engineers, suppliers and internal production teams to accurately scope project requirements
- Drive new and repeat business opportunities across defence, rail, transport, construction and mining markets
- Apply sound estimating principles, margin control and pricing strategies within the M1 ERP system
- Support order progression, delivery commitments and ongoing customer communication
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across estimating processes, systems, quality and safety
- Act as a senior technical and commercial resource within the sales and estimating function
- Trade qualified in Sheet Metal Fabrication, Boilermaking or Mechanical Engineering preferred, however candidates with extensive senior estimating or manufacturing sales experience will also be strongly considered
- Proven experience in senior estimating, quoting or technical sales within a manufacturing environment
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence pricing, margins and outcomes
- Confident communicator who enjoys building long-term customer partnerships
- Comfortable working with ERP systems and technical documentation
- Detail-focused, organised and capable of managing multiple priorities
- Passion for continuous improvement and best-practice manufacturing
- Senior, growth-oriented role within a stable and highly respected Australian manufacturer
- Exposure to major defence, rail and infrastructure projects
- Opportunity to influence pricing strategy, customer engagement and commercial outcomes
- Supportive leadership team with ongoing investment in systems, technology and equipment
- Clear long-term career progression as the business continues to expand
Joining Rockpress means becoming part of a business with a strong order book, modern facilities and a commitment to long-term investment. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to high-profile Australian projects and play a key role in shaping the commercial success of the organisation.
If you’re ready to step into a senior, commercially focused estimating role where your experience and judgement genuinely matter, this is an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your career. Call Emily Farrell on 0466868577 or email emilyf@austcorpexecutive.com.au for a confidential conversation today.