Seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate estimates for major electrical construction projects, including containment, cabling, switchboards, power distribution, earthing, testing and commissioning. The role requires strong hands-on knowledge of electrical construction methodologies, labour productivity and project delivery to develop detailed cost plans and competitive tender submissions.

Client Details

Our client is a growing specialist electrical contractor delivering complex high-voltage, industrial and critical infrastructure projects across Australia. The business has built a solid reputation for its expertise in electrical installation, connection and commissioning, with a particular focus on data centres and large-scale power infrastructure

Description

- Prepare detailed estimates and tender submissions for electrical construction, infrastructure and high-voltage projects.
- Develop accurate labour build-ups for containment, cabling, switchboards, earthing, testing and commissioning works.
- Review drawings, specifications and project documentation to identify scope, risks and opportunities.
- Conduct quantity take-offs and pricing for cable tray, ladder, conduit, power distribution and electrical equipment installations.
- Develop practical construction methodologies, installation sequences and project execution strategies.
- Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive and accurate pricing.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers and operational teams during bid preparation and project handover.




- Monitor tender outcomes, analyse project performance against estimates and continually improve estimating accuracy and productivity assumptions.

Profile

A successful Senior Estimator should have:

- A results-driven approach to meet deadlines and project goals. Proven experience estimating complete electrical construction packages across industrial, infrastructure or major projects.
- Strong understanding of cable containment, cabling, switchboards, power distribution, earthing and commissioning works.
- Ability to build detailed labour allowances and construction methodologies from first principles.
- Experience pricing complex projects involving access constraints, shutdowns, live environments and multiple stakeholder interfaces.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify risks, scope gaps and value engineering opportunities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across delivery and bid teams.
- Trade or tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Trades or a related discipline are highly regarded.

Job Offer

- Competitive salary range.
- Superannuation benefits included.
- Permanent, full-time position based in Sydney.
- Opportunities to work on impactful HV projects in the energy industry.

If you're ready to take on this Senior Estimator role, we encourage you to apply.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Rhys James +61282218124.

📌 Senior Estimator (Sydney)
🏢 MPAU Manufacturing
📍 Sydney