ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

About ACCIONA
ACCIONA delivers complex, large-scale infrastructure across Australia and Recent Zealand, including rail, road, water and defence projects. Our teams work across the full project lifecycle, from tender and design through construction, operation and maintenance. Our water work includes the Adelaide Desalination Plant and the Eyre Peninsula Desalination Plant.

About the Opportunity
As Senior Estimator, you will lead estimating for ACCIONA Agua's large, complex infrastructure bids, reporting to the General Manager, Business Development. This national role focuses mainly on tenders for water and wastewater treatment plants, desalination facilities and pumping stations. You will lead the estimating team, estimate mechanical and electrical systems, and quantify risk and contingency. You will present estimates to senior management and clients,



and shape pricing strategy across the full bid lifecycle. You will also train the team in first principles estimating.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

- Lead the estimating function and team for major infrastructure bids
- Build estimates from first principles for mechanical and electrical systems
- Quantify risk and advise on contingency and provisional sums
- Coordinate subcontractor inputs and pricing strategy for each bid
- Present estimates and cost basis to senior management and clients
- Guide the team in applying procurement strategies tailored to each project
- Set quantity take-off and estimating standards and train the team

Required Skills And Competencies:

- Proven experience leading estimates and bids on complex projects
- Record of leading water, wastewater or desalination bids
- First principles estimating of mechanical and electrical systems
- Expertise in pumps, power distribution and SCADA estimating
- Experience pricing installation, testing and commissioning works

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

Apply now with your current resume to lead estimating at ACCIONA.

📌 Senior Estimator - Water Infrastructure (Sydney)
🏢 ACCIONA Australia
📍 Sydney