Electrical Estimator

AVE Technologies; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Newcastle base

Professional development

Collaborative team

Career growth

Job summary

AVE Technologies, based in Newcastle, is seeking an Electrical Estimator to take ownership of tender pricing, review plans, and coordinate supplier quotes to deliver competitive submissions. You will work with engineering and project teams, perform detailed take-offs, ensure on-time tenders, and gain hands-on experience across heavy industry projects in a growing Newcastle-based business.

If you have electrical estimating experience and a practical, detail-focused approach, AVE wants to hear

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical estimating, tendering or similar role within electrical, construction, engineering or industrial sectors.
• Trade qualification in electrical or related building/engineering discipline, or relevant industry experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience completing detailed material and labour take-offs.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project costs, margins and profitability.
• Experience obtaining and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Familiarity with estimating or project software such as Simpro, Groundplan or similar.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with clients, suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, electrical drawings, specifications and project scopes to understand requirements.
• Complete detailed material and labour take-offs to build accurate estimates.
• Identify gaps, risks, exclusions and opportunities within tender documentation.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations, checking pricing, inclusions and lead times.
• Build comprehensive electrical tender submissions with scope, inclusions, exclusions and commercial details.
• Prepare and manage electrical estimates and quotations using Simpro.
• Attend site inspections to understand existing infrastructure and site constraints.
• Account for labour productivity, supervision, plant, equipment, testing and preliminaries.
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams to reflect delivery methods in estimates.
• Meet tender deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Support project handovers and development of as-installed documentation.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Tendering

Reading drawings

Take-offs

Supplier quotations

Estimating software

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Tools

Simpro

Groundplan

Job description

Electrical Estimator- Build the Tender. Win the Work.

AVE Technologies is a Newcastle-based engineering and technology company delivering electrical, automation, communications and technology solutions across industrial, heavy industry, energy and critical infrastructure projects.

We’re growing and looking for an Electrical Estimator who knows their way around a tender, can spot the details others might miss and understands what it takes to price a project properly.

This is a role for someone who enjoys working through the technical detail, building accurate estimates and helping turn opportunities into projects the team can deliver successfully.

Your new role

Based in Newcastle, you’ll work closely with AVE’s engineering, electrical, project management and commercial teams to assess opportunities and prepare competitive tenders.

You’ll review project plans and specifications, work through electrical scopes, complete detailed take-offs and coordinate supplier pricing to develop estimates that are accurate, commercially sound and submitted on time.

You’ll also have the opportunity to get involved in site inspections, tender clarifications and project handovers, giving you a real understanding of the work behind the numbers.

We’re looking for someone who can take ownership of the estimating process, ask the right questions and help AVE make informed decisions about the projects we pursue.

What you’ll actually do

• Review tender documents, electrical drawings, specifications and project scopes to understand what is required

• Complete detailed material and labour take-offs to build accurate estimates

• Identify gaps, risks, exclusions and opportunities within tender documentation

• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations, checking pricing, inclusions, exclusions and lead times

• Build comprehensive electrical tender submissions, including scope, inclusions, exclusions and commercial details

• Prepare and manage electrical estimates and quotations using Simpro

• Attend site inspections where required to understand existing infrastructure, access, site conditions and project constraints

• Allow for labour productivity, supervision, plant, equipment, testing, commissioning and project preliminaries

• Work with the engineering and project teams to ensure estimates reflect how the work will actually be delivered

• Meet tender deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

• Support project handovers and the development of accurate as-installed documentation

About you

You’ll be someone who enjoys the challenge of putting a tender together properly. You understand that a good estimate is more than a spreadsheet of numbers. It needs to reflect the scope, the site conditions, the people required and the practicalities of delivering the work.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in electrical estimating, tendering or a similar role within the electrical, construction, engineering or industrial sectors

• A trade qualification in electrical or a related building or engineering discipline, or relevant industry experience

• The ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation

• Experience completing detailed material and labour take-offs

• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of project costs, margins and profitability

• Experience obtaining and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations

• Familiarity with estimating or project software such as Simpro, Groundplan or similar

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging clients, suppliers and internal teams

• A practical, detail-focused approach and the confidence to ask questions when something doesn’t add up

Experience across industrial, heavy industry, mining or infrastructure projects would be highly regarded.

Why join AVE Technologies?

AVE Technologies specialises in electrical, automation and control systems, communications, industrial networking, outdoor wireless, IoT, CCTV, audiovisual, access control and other technology solutions.

We work across a diverse range of industries, from heavy industry and mining to critical infrastructure, government, education and commercial projects. This means no two projects are exactly the same and there is plenty of opportunity to build your technical capability.

You will join a well-established, family-owned business with more than 30 years of experience in the electrotechnology industry. We are a forward-thinking and growth-driven team that values teamwork, accountability, quality and continuous learning.

At AVE, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, develop your technical skills and work alongside experienced electrical, engineering and technology professionals.

You’ll also enjoy:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Newcastle-based role with regular exposure to major heavy industry projects
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing learning
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to work across electrical, automation, communications and technology projects
• A growing business with genuine opportunities to develop your career

Ready to power up your career?

If you’re an Electrical Estimator who wants to work on real projects, solve real problems and build your career with a growing Newcastle-based business, we’d like to hear from you.