Electrical Estimator

Star Group of Companies Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leisure Days

EAP

Career pathways

Mentoring

Recognition programs

Job summary

Star Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to deliver accurate, compliant bids across electrical construction, industrial, fitout and communications projects.

You will work in a deadline-driven environment, using Star Group's estimating systems, collaborating with project teams and stakeholders to price the smartest, value-engineered solutions.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification is essential.
• 5+ years in electrical trades within construction is preferred.
• 5+ years' estimating experience in electrical construction/industrial is essential.
• Proficient with estimating software and tools.
• Excellent stakeholder communication both internal and external.
• Proven bid and tender process experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates independently for Star Group bids and projects.
• Collaborate with the tender team across all bids.
• Deliver accurate, quality submissions under tight deadlines.
• Review tender docs to ensure correct allowances.
• Estimate end-to-end Design & Construct tenders.
• Estimate across Electrical Construction, Industrial, Fitout and Communications.
• Utilize Star Group estimating systems and software.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Bid/tender experience

Attention to detail

Value-engineering mindset

Estimating mindset

Education

Electrical trade or relevant qualification

Tools

Estimating software

Estimating systems

Job description

Our Opportunity

You'll bring accuracy and commercial judgement to every bid, working across the diverse project types Star Group specialises in.

It is a deadline-driven role that requires close attention to detail and accuracy to ensure that all project elements are estimated in accordance with standards, project specifications, and tender documentation.

Benefits

• 12 additional leave days (Leisure Days) per year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — confidential support for you and your family
• Defined career pathways and leadership development
• Organisation-wide mentoring program
• Recognition and reward programs

Key Responsibilities

• Complete estimates independently for Star Group bids and projects
• Collaborate as part of a wider team across all tenders
• Deliver accurate, quality-assured submissions under tight deadlines
• Scrutinise tender documentation to ensure allowances are correct and complete
• Estimate Design & Construct tenders end-to-end
• Estimate across Electrical Construction, Industrial, Fitout and Communications disciplines
• Use Star Group's estimating systems and software

About You

• Electrical trade or relevant qualification — essential
• 5+ years in a qualified electrical trade role in construction — preferred
• 5+ years' estimating experience in electrical construction/industrial — essential
• Confident in estimating software
• Strong stakeholder communication, internal and external
• Sustained accuracy and attention to detail under deadline pressure
• Proven bid and tender process experience
• A value-engineering mindset — you look for the smarter way to price the job

Star Group believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, including various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds