Electrical Estimator

Ampcontrol; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcontrol in Mackay is seeking an Electrical Estimator to drive budgets and tender submissions across mining projects, from early concept through final tender. This role offers variety and the chance to work closely with customers and technical teams.

You will develop accurate estimates, review scopes with stakeholders, and collaborate with engineering and project teams to deliver competitive, buildable solutions that meet contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade background or engineering qualification.
• Experience with HV/LV electrical systems, plant or equipment.
• Experience with electrical mining equipment.
• Experience preparing electrical estimates, budgets or tenders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused approach and ability to build relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate budgets, estimates, quotations and tender submissions.
• Work directly with customers to understand project requirements, scope and expectations.
• Support pre-engineering activities and project reviews.
• Manage multiple tenders across different areas of the Mining business.
• Review project requirements to ensure estimates align with standards, contracts and budgets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop competitive and achievable solutions.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Contribute to improved tender outcomes, win rates and business growth.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer-focused

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Education

Electrical trade background

Engineering qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

We’re looking for an Electrical Estimator to join our team in Mackay, offering a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, working closely with customers and being involved from the early stages of a project through to tender submission.

You’ll play an important role in developing accurate budgets and tenders across a diverse range of mining projects.

The role will see you working across everything from large-scale capital projects and equipment replacements through to budget estimates, while collaborating with customers, engineering and project teams.

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing accurate budgets, estimates, quotations and tender submissions.
• Working directly with customers to understand project requirements, scope and expectations.
• Supporting pre-engineering activities and project reviews.
• Managing multiple tenders across different areas of the Mining business.
• Reviewing project requirements to ensure estimates align with relevant standards, contracts, legislation and budget expectations.
• Working closely with internal teams to develop competitive and achievable solutions.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Contributing to improved tender outcomes, win rates and business growth.

About you:

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, commercially minded and technically capable, with a genuine interest in developing their career within Ampcontrol.

You will ideally have:

• An electrical trade background or engineering qualification.
• Hands‑on experience with HV/LV electrical systems, plant or equipment.
• Experience or exposure to electrical mining equipment.
• Experience preparing electrical estimates, budgets or tenders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A customer‑focused approach and ability to build positive relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in

If you’re looking for a new challenge, keen to build your estimating capability and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.