Electrical Estimator

Motion Recruitment; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop + phone provided

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is partnering with a Melbourne-based electrical and automation business to appoint an experienced Electrical Estimator for South-East Melbourne. The role takes ownership of the estimating process, delivering accurate quotes, and supporting projects through delivery.

You will review plans, refine estimates for profitability, manage variations, and collaborate with senior leaders to drive improvements in estimating systems. A client-facing, proactive communicator is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical estimating.
• Ability to read plans and provide detailed input.
• Strong communication skills and client-facing experience.
• Willingness to challenge and improve estimating processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates, take-offs and quotes for electrical projects.
• Review plans and refine estimates for profitability.
• Manage variations and support delivery of projects.
• Collaborate with Director, Project Manager and Automation Manager.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating processes and systems.
• Progressively participate in client meetings and the sales process.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Plan reading

Client communication

Process improvement

Job description

We have partnered with an established electrical and automation business that delivers high-end custom residential projects across Melbourne's South-East, from Toorak through to the Mornington Peninsula as they look to bring on an experienced Electrical Estimator.

This role is for someone who can take ownership of the estimating process, bring technical insight to the table and help improve the way projects are priced and delivered.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing estimates, take-offs and detailed quotes for electrical projects
• Reviewing plans and refining estimates to ensure accuracy and profitability
• Managing variations and supporting projects through to delivery
• Working closely with the Director, Project Manager and Automation Manager
• Identifying opportunities to improve estimating processes and systems
• Progressively becoming involved in client meetings and the sales process

What we're looking for

• Solid experience in electrical estimating
• Strong technical understanding of electrical installations and project requirements
• Ability to read plans, identify issues and provide detailed technical input
• Someone experienced enough to challenge the process and suggest better ways of doing things
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients and project teams

The role

• $110k-$140k + super
• South-East Melbourne
• Preference for 3-4 days in the office, with flexible working hours
• Laptop + phone provided