Job Description
Turn complex electrical designs into winning projects.
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An established Brisbane electrical manufacturer is looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator to take ownership of tenders and quotations across custom-built switchboards, control panels and industrial electrical projects.
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This is not general construction estimating.
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You will work directly with electrical drawings, switchgear, technical specifications, suppliers, engineers and the production team to develop accurate, commercially competitive proposals.
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If you understand how switchboards are designed, priced and built, this is an chance to use that knowledge in a position where your work has a direct impact on the projects the business wins.
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The opportunity
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You will manage estimates from the initial enquiry through to handover, including:
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Reviewing electrical drawings, specifications and tender documents.
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Preparing detailed labour, material and subcontractor estimates.
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Completing electrical take-offs and bills of materials.
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Pricing custom LV switchboards, control panels and related electrical systems.
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Obtaining and negotiating supplier pricing.
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Identifying project risks, exclusions, assumptions and commercial opportunities.
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Preparing professional tenders and client quotations.
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Clarifying technical requirements with clients, builders and contractors.
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Working directly with engineering and production teams.
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Handing successful tenders over to procurement and project delivery.
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Attending occasional site visits and pre-tender meetings.
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What will make you successful
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We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in:
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Switchboard or electrical estimating.
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LV switchboards, MCCs, distribution boards or control panels.
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Reading electrical schematics, single-line diagrams and technical specifications.
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Electrical take-offs, bills of materials and supplier pricing.
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Preparing accurate commercial quotations and tenders.
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Working with switchgear manufacturers and electrical suppliers.
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You may come from an electrical trade, switchboard building, electrical engineering or technical estimating background. Experience with AS/NZS *****, AS/NZS ****, Excel, SimPRO, CABSY or similar software would be highly regarded.
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Why consider this role?
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Salary of $110,000–$155,000 + super, depending on experience.
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Permanent position with an established electrical manufacturer.
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Work on technically interesting, custom-built projects.
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Take genuine ownership of your estimates.
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Work closely with engineering, procurement and production.
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See the projects you price move into manufacturing and delivery.
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Join a practical, knowledgeable and close-knit technical team.
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Immediate start available for the right person.
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This position would suit an experienced estimator or switchboard professional ready to step away from the tools and apply their technical knowledge commercially.
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📌 Electrical Estimator - Switchboards & Control Panels (Queensland)
🏢 Avaton Acquire
📍 Queensland