Job Description
Business Development & Pre-Contracts Manager – Electrical Construction
CLR Group Services is looking for an experienced Business Development & Pre-Contracts Manager to work directly alongside the Director and help drive the next stage of growth within our electrical construction business.
This is not a traditional estimating role.
We want someone who knows the electrical construction industry, has established industry relationships, can open doors and has a proven ability to turn opportunities into profitable projects.
You will take ownership of opportunities from initial lead through estimating, tender, negotiation and contract award.
You won't be doing it alone.
You'll have the support of our Junior Estimator, while CLR provides the Project Management, supervision, labour and operational resources required to deliver the projects you secure.
Your focus: build relationships, create opportunities and win profitable work.
About the Role
CLR Group Services is looking for an experienced Business Development & Pre-Contracts Manager to work directly alongside the Director and help drive the next stage of growth within our electrical construction business.
This is not a traditional estimating role.
We want someone who knows the electrical construction industry, has established industry relationships, can open doors and has a proven ability to turn opportunities into profitable projects.
You will take ownership of opportunities from initial lead through estimating, tender, negotiation and contract award.
You won't be doing it alone.
You'll have the support of our Junior Estimator, while CLR provides the Project Management, supervision,



labour and operational resources required to deliver the projects you secure.
Your focus: build relationships, create opportunities and win profitable work.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively identify and pursue new electrical construction opportunities
Utilise your existing industry network to generate leads and introductions
Build relationships with Tier 1 & Tier 2 contractors, builders, OEMs, consultants and end clients
Get CLR onto tender lists and in front of key decision-makers
Identify negotiated and early-stage opportunities
Manage opportunities from initial enquiry through to contract award
Review drawings, specifications, scopes and tender documentation
Develop pricing and tender strategies
Oversee estimates with support from our Junior Estimator
Prepare and review commercially sound tender submissions
Attend client meetings, tender interviews and negotiations
Negotiate scope, exclusions, qualifications and commercial terms
Assist with handover of successful projects into delivery
Maintain client relationships to generate repeat work and long-term accounts
About You
We're looking for someone with:
8+ years' experience within electrical construction
Senior estimating, pre-contracts, business development or commercial experience




A proven track record of winning electrical construction projects
Established relationships within the NSW construction industry
Strong electrical estimating and commercial knowledge
Experience managing complex tenders
Solid negotiation and client-facing skills
Good understanding of labour, materials, margins, contracts and project risk
The ability to work autonomously and take ownership of results
Experience previously running an electrical contracting business, managing a division/business unit or leading an estimating/pre-contracts function would be highly regarded.
Experience and relationships within commercial construction, data centres, industrial,automation/conveyors,water infrastructure, mining/resources, HV/LV, substations or major infrastructure will also be highly regarded.
What We Offer
$180,000–$220,000 + Super, depending on experience, industry relationships and track record.
In addition to your base salary, profit share/performance incentives are available on successfully secured and delivered projects.
For someone who consistently brings profitable work into CLR, there is significant earning potential.
You'll work directly with the Director, have the autonomy to pursue the right opportunities and have the operational resources behind you to turn those opportunities into successful projects.
We're not looking for someone to simply price tenders.
We're looking for someone who can help us win work, grow the business and share in the success they create.
All applications and discussions will be treated in strict confidence.

📌 Business Development & Pre-Contracts Manager - Electrical Construction (New South Wales)
🏢 CLR Group services
📍 New South Wales